Youth Worker

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom BIRMINGHAM URBAN RHYTHM NETWORK Full time

Are you passionate about empowering young individuals and making a positive impact in your community? Join us at Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network (BURN) as a Youth Worker and be part of a team dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in Birmingham

As a Youth Worker at BURN, you will work closely with our Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our dynamic charity. Engage with hundreds of young people weekly through our innovative programs, including detached and youth outreach, Step Together initiatives, mentoring, and engaging diversionary activities.

If you are an experienced youth worker looking to be a part of a transformative journey, this role is perfect for you Utilise your skills in training, programme design, staff management, and delivering impactful holiday activities to create a lasting change in the lives of Birmingham's young people.

**Job description**

**Duties & Responsibilities**

Youth worker

To work directly with young people helping to develop their confidence, self-esteem, personal and social development to make better choices about their lifestyle and mental well-being.

To advise line manager/advisory committee on the needs of young people and to take responsibility for the design, delivery, monitoring and development of service provision.

To work within the Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network policies and procedures on equal opportunities in all aspects of service delivery, actively promoting services to meet the needs of disadvantaged and minority groups.

To be responsible for day-to-day administration, finance and record keeping, advising the organisation/management/advisory committee on these matters.

To attend regular supervision/appraisal sessions with the line manager in accordance with current arrangements for the supervision of part-time workers.

To take all necessary action to ensure that health and safety responsibilities are discharged in respect of Birmingham Urban Rhythm Networks policies and procedures.

Adhere to safeguarding, child protection and code of practice at all times

**Essential Skills**:

- Qualification in youth work or equivalent working with children and young people
- Strong communication skills with the ability to write detailed reports
- Understanding of serious youth violence and protective factors
- Proven experience managing diverse teams in detached youth outreach and mentoring
- Track record of delivering high-quality youth work and mentoring, including in school settings

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage the detached and youth outreach teams to ensure effective engagement with young people.
- Represent BURN at strategic partnership meetings to advocate for the needs of the youth community.
- Deliver mentoring and group work sessions to support the personal development of children and young people.
- Provide support and supervision to detached and youth outreach staff to ensure their professional growth and well-being.
- Develop workshop and training resources to enhance the delivery of existing programmes and empower staff with the necessary tools for success.

Application Form

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: £25,767.00-£30,080.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Full time Youth Worker


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