Reparation Youth Worker

**YMCA Trinity Group - Reparation Service **_‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’_

**Location**

**About Us**

YMCA Trinity Group employ over 450 staff and volunteers, we strive to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

Our Reparation service is made up of a team of staff and volunteers, working with young people aged between 10-18 years.

We are currently recruiting for Sessional Workers to support our team and the young people whom we work with, based in the Cambridge area. It is a rewarding role, working flexible hours on a part time basis.

**Job Role**

To work with young offenders who have received reparation hours as part of the restorative justice system, delivering reparation programmes that meet the needs of the young offenders and victims and provide a positive community experience.

Working in this role is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to change the way young people think about their past, and their future.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for motivating young people, working as part of a team, and improving their local community spaces and services.

**Skills and experience**
- Experience of working with young people particularly those who may exhibit poor behaviour.
- Experienced in group work or structured activities
- Able to deliver and support practical projects, for example gardening and painting
- Due to the requirements of the role, you should also have access to a car with business insurance as you will be transporting young people
- The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for motivating young people, working as part of a team, and improving their local community spaces and services

**Days and hours**

The work is mainly be delivered at weekends, but flexibility will be important to meeting young people’s needs - so some mid-week work is available. A valid driving licence and the confidence to work with your own initiative is crucial.

**Contact us**

**Salary and Benefits**

Salary is £11.35 per hour

Additional benefits we offer include.
- Competitive rates of pay
- DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
- Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
- Regular supervisions
- Internal progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme

**Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon**

YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.

**Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities