Volunteer Youth Worker

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The DataKirk Full time

At the DataKirk, we provide equal access to education and empower people with data literacy and analytics skills and future‑proof our community in a fast‑moving world by advancing employability. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees and volunteers to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

**DataKirk Youth Academy **aims to enable children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realise their potential and become system changes within their communities. Every day the Academy makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people.

We are looking for volunteers to make a difference to the lives of children and young people by assisting in providing meta-skills and future of work skills activities for children and young people 8-20 years old. Encourage children and young people to get involved in a range of activities and be willing to actively take part.

The volunteer post holder will be required to work a flexible timetable, which will include two evenings per week and some weekends.

**What will you be doing?**
- To help set up and tidy away activities.
- To support staff members or other volunteers in activities.
- Encourage children and young people to participate and engage in activities.

**What are we looking for?**
- Hold or working towards a relevant Youth Work Qualification (Level 3 Minimum) to be achieved within 12 months of commencing in post.
- Recent experience of working face to face with young people.

**What difference will you make?**
- Work within a team to identify the needs of young people and assist in the delivery of personal development programmes
- Build and maintain positive relationships with young people
- Monitor and evaluate youth work in consultation with colleagues and young people
- Deliver face to face youth work
- Encourage young people to actively participate in the decision-making processes of the programme

**What’s In For You?**
- Work from our Scotland office and be part of an energetic, caring, and creative team
- You will receive induction training to prepare you.
- You will receive support and guidance
- You will connect with young people and make a difference to their lives
- You will be part of a passionate, dynamic team.
- You will develop skills in planning, evaluating and reflecting.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 3-8 per week

**Salary**: From £1.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you hold or are you currently working towards acquiring a Youth Work Qualification (Level 3 Minimum)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Youth work: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh

Expected start date: 02/05/2023

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