Leader in Charge

Job Introduction
**Are you passionate about working with young people?**
**Do you strive to make a difference?**

We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who would like to make a difference to young people’s lives to join our ever-developing Youth Work Team across East Sussex

We are currently recruiting people who have transferable skills in working with young people in the Wealden, Hastings, Eastbourne areas for our centre-based youth groups and our detached teams.

You will need to have a flexible approach in engaging young people and children in formal and informal settings; be empathetic, patient and understanding, and be passionate about working with young people to improve their engagement, enthusiasm, and well-being.

We support young people to engage in activities that promote emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as building important life and social skills, for example cooking, team building, social skills, supporting aspirations and career pathways, etc.

As a Leader in Charge, you will plan develop and deliver group work session to the needs of the young people of the local area, additionally you will guide and supervise a small team.

As a Youth Worker you will work with young people aged 11-18 (up to 25 SEN) who may be experiencing an array of issues and help deliver a programme with other youth workers to meet their needs.

We engage young people mostly in group settings and can sign post into other agencies so that young people can make the most of other opportunities and develop their potential.

We promote their personal and social development, ensure that their voice is heard, and engage young people in activities and projects across the area.

You will need to be able to work flexibly, which will involve evenings.

**In return we offer you**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Generous local government pension scheme package.
- Access to wider training and development qualifications.
- A great team to work with.
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Interviews will be taking place face to face within two weeks of closing date.

Working with families is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to use your professional guidance to enhance the lives of others? In this job you can every day.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact one of the following
- Simon Stanley - Youth Team Coordinator - 07876 037445

Sorrel Ferrario - Area Youth Worker (Hastings and Wealden) - 07395 375037
- The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. _**Casey, Project Officer**

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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