Children and Young People Coordinator

**To play a leading role in developing a Parish Council Children & Young People Programme.**

The post holder will be responsible for establishing a programme that engages children and young people across the Parish of Henfield, including establishing a Youth Forum.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Get to know the Parish, the community’s needs, strengths, challenges and opportunities especially in regard to children and young people
- To support the work of Henfield Parish Council and it's Children and Young People (CYP) Committee to shape the young person’s strategy across the Parish. Including discharging action points
- To fully engage and participate in the development of the Youth Engagement Programme in particular annual planning, evaluation, resource identification, priorities and seeking funding for this post
- To develop and maintain relationships with other Children and Young People organisations including local schools to offer young people in our Parish the best possible start in life. Work with these groups to support the community.
- Take an active lead in delivering participation programmes that develop young people's skills and confidence
- The establishing of a Youth Hub in Henfield High Street
- Planning and delivery of young people events throughout the year.
- To develop key relationships with Volunteers, Parish Councillors & working parties, Horsham District Council, West Sussex County Council, Sussex Police and External Funders.
- To develop a forum for young people to work with Henfield Parish Council, which will feed into the strategic planning of services within the Parish. Once established responsibility for the administration of the Youth Council.
- Encourage local youth residents to participate in Council activities and decision-making as working party group members and volunteers.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: From £14,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Henfield, BN5 9EQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Working with children and young people: 5 years (required)
- Professionally Qualified Youth Work: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2023
Reference ID: Henfield Children and Young People Coordinator

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