Youth Worker

**Job Title**: Youth Worker

**Reporting to**: Senior Youth Worker

**Purpose of the Job**: To assist in the delivery of a youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18

**Salary**:£10.90 per hour

**Hours**:2.5 hours per week, term time only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Youth Worker to join Whiston Parish Council to assist in the delivery of a youth group at Whiston Parish Hall, Well Lane, Rotherham, S60
4HX.

Whiston Youth Club is an inclusive setting and operates two sessions, a Junior Club and
Senior Club on a Thursday during school term time.

As Youth Worker your role will primarily be to assist the Senior Youth Worker in the smooth operation of the sessions with young people aged 7-11 & 11-18, you will have the opportunity to assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of the sessions.

We are looking for an individual who:

- Is Fun
- Is friendly, approachable and reliable.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Has a passion for supporting young people.
- Can build positive professional relationships with young people.
- Is comfortable communicating with young people on a wide range of topics.
- Is confident and energetic.

**Closing date for Applications is Friday 11th August 2023 at noon. Interview dates TBC.**
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Whiston Parish Council. Whiston Parish Hall, Well Lane, Rotherham, S60 4HX

**Job Title**: Youth Worker

**Reporting to**: Senior Youth Worker

**Purpose of the Job**: To assist in the delivery of a Youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18.

**Main Responsibilities**:
1. To assist the Senior Youth Worker in the delivery of a Youth Group which supports the personal development of young people.

2. To engage with young people from the local community and to listen to, befriend, support and to advocate on young people’s behalf.

3. To promote and encourage an inclusive environment in which all young people are supported equally.

4. To enable our young people to see the youth club as a safe space.

5. To support and signpost young people to access information, advice and guidance.

6. To assist in planning sessions for the Youth Club.

7. To manage the behaviour of young people in the centre and deal with issues that arise.

8. To assist in the dispersal of centre users safely at the end of activities and closing of building.

9. Have a sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues and act appropriately should issues of concern arise.

10. Respect and honour cultural and human diversity.

11. Follow the policies and procedures for the effective operation of a Youth Group.

12. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of your work.

13. Attend training when required for example Safeguarding and First Aid.

14. Proactively implement equal opportunities in all aspects of work.

15. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

**Person Specification**

**Job Title**: Youth Worker

**Reporting to**: Senior Youth Worker

**Purpose of the Job**: To assist in the delivery of a Youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18.

**Essential Method of**
**Assessment**

Experience of working with young people and Yes AF, I, R understanding of the issues that affect them.

A qualification in youth work or equivalent work Yes AF, Q, I experience.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to Yes AF, I, R relate to young people and adults in a positive way.

Ability and willingness to liaise with service providers Yes AF, I to deliver projects, activities and services.

Personal integrity, reliability and ability to work within Yes AF, I, R confidentiality guidelines.

Willingness and ability to work unsocial hours Desirable AF, I, R including regular evenings and weekends when required.

Understanding and commitment to the safeguarding Yes AF, I, Q of children and young people.

To have an understanding of health and safety Yes AF, I issues.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as Yes AF, I, R to work on own initiative.

Good presentation and organisational skills Yes AF, I

Energy, drive and a passion for supporting young Yes AF, I people.

Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity with Yes AF, I, R particular reference to a willingness to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language.

A willingness to undertake training when required. Yes AF, I, Q i.e. Safeguarding & First Aid.

AF = Application Form, I = Interview, Q = Qualifications, R= Reference

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2.5 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023