Sessional Youth Worker

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Craigentinny community centre management committee Full time

Experienced youth worker and co-ordinator required

Required to work Monday evenings & Saturday mornings
5 hours Mondays 5.45 -8.15pm & Saturdays 9.45 - 12.15pm

(more hours will be available during the summer holiday provision so must be flexible)

Rate of pay
- £13.50 per hour youth worker

£15 per hour youth work co-ordinator

Craigentinny community centre management committee are looking to build a team of inspirational youth workers
To work with children and young people aged 5 -12 years old within our community centre.

Purpose of Job:
Develop and deliver a high-quality face to face youth work service aimed at meeting the identified needs of young people through informal activity based sessions.

**Job Description**:

- [ ] To establish contact, and form relationships with young people based on mutual trust.
- [ ] To maintain direct face to face work with young people.
- [ ] To encourage the involvement of young people in the planning and evaluation of programmes.
- [ ] To assist with service development by contributing to planning, delivery and monitoring.
- [ ] To develop reflective practice and attend supervision as required.
- [ ] To assist in the development of programmes that promote equal opportunities and inclusive environments.
- [ ] To attend training on a regular basis to increase skills and ability to carry out duties of the post.
- [ ] To deliver a range of fun, engaging activities suitable for various age ranges.
- [ ] To use a wide range of resources to effectively engage with all young people.
- [ ] To ensure health and safety is maintained at all times.
- [ ] To carry out any other duties as required.

Personal Specification

CRITERIA **ESSENTIAL**

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

experience of working with young people 5- 12 years old
Experience of working with children, young people and families
Experience of working with hard to reach young people

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate effectively with young people and the ability to motivate and engage them positively.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative with minimum supervision.

Knowledge of issues facing young people
Understanding of basic child protection issues and willing to undergo further training

An understanding of the needs of socially excluded young people

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Enthusiasm for working with young people
A high level of professionalism in the work place
Reliability & good time keeping

**Job Types**: Sessional
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 5 per week

**Salary**: £13.50 per hour

Closing Date 14/01/2023

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From £13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Overtime
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks no longer required, but feel free to wear one if you wish

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh, EH7 6JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Play work or youth work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Craigentinny 3


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