Youth Worker

**Job Title**:
**Youth Worker**

**Reporting To**:
Manager

**Location**:
The SWAN Youth Centre, Berkhamsted and local area.

**Core Hours**:
Monday - Friday 10.45am - 6.15pm (39 wks a year)

Additional hours as required for evenings, weekends & school holidays

Full time position - £10:90p/h

**Are you able to inspire, motivate and guide young people to navigate challenges successfully. Do you want the opportunity for continued career development and supported personal growth? If so, there is a place on The Swan Youth Project team for YOU**

**ABOUT THE SWAN YOUTH PROJECT**

The Swan Youth Project (SYP) Limited is a Berkhamsted based registered charity which provides a safe place for young people as they develop into responsible adults. To support them in this we provide a daily drop in facility with organised activities complemented by ‘extra-curricular’ ones such as visits, summer programmes, workshops, music gigs and so much more.

The SYP situated on Berkhamsted High Street, offers to all 11-16+ years old of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, a safe and secure recreational facility within which they can relax and socialise away from the stresses of school or home life. The SYP centre is well equipped with a DJ booth, pool table, table football, Internet room, chill-out room, Wii & Xbox, coffee bar and a fully equipped band practice room. A free snack and hot drink are offered to all members (some of whom may not have eaten all day).

**ABOUT YOU**:

- **Be Resilient **with a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to demanding and ever-changing situations
- **Have a Passion for working with young people** and a genuine interest in their personal development and well-being
- **Excellent pastoral skills** including active listening, empathy, and building rapport with our members
- **Have the ability to remain calm and composed** in high-pressure and sometimes challenging situations.
- **Be flexible **with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt in an ever-changing environment
- **Be a team player **and contribute to the running of sessions and programmes for the benefit of all members

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
You will help plan, execute and engage in activities that enhance member development. Duties will include:

- Assist with set up and running of sessions & projects (both in the centre and offsite activities / trips)
- Engage and build positive relationships with young people
- Respond to challenging situations: Demonstrate adaptability when dealing with challenging behaviors or crisis situations. Promote a calm and safe environment for both the young people and the staff.
- Be able to work flexibly in addition to core hours
- Ensure completion of all required centre checks within agreed timescale.
- Take the lead on SYP’s social media output

**Additional Info**
- We offer a range of training both in house and external to enable continued self-development to deliver high level provision to our members.
- The centre is close to public transport

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30TH JUNE 2023.**

**Salary**: From £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Transport links

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 17/07/2023