Project Worker

**The Junction is recruiting for All our futures Project Worker (Climate Action)**

**Job Title**:All Our Futures Project Worker (Climate Action)

**Salary**: £24,138 per annum pro rata

**Hours**: 18.5 hours per week

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.

Due to successfully gaining funding from The National Lottery Community Funds Climate Action Fund for an initial three-year period we are seeking a Project Worker to lead delivery of aspects of programmes to children, young people and families under the direction of the Project Coordinator for the All Our Futures Project.

This ground-breaking project will deliver:

- The development of projects within children, young people and families local communities to reclaim or restore local natural spaces within, increase the usage and improve access to nature - creating connection to nature on their doorstep and improving awareness of its role in combatting climate change (3 communities over three years involving 150 community members in total one urban, coastal and rural project)
- An active programme of regular activities to educate and engage children, young people and families within the delivery of RCBC’s biodiversity. This will increase community support and ownership of spaces developed and will help develop young people's connection to the natural world by educating them on how this can help tackle climate change. (200 people throughout the programme)
- An education programme concentrating on climate change, and the natural world. This programme will be delivered on evenings, weekends and school holidays to actively engage children and young people who face additional challenges or disadvantages. (350 children and young people)
- Children and young people’s direct involvement in the decision making around the development, priorities, monitoring and evaluation of impact through our children and young people’s climate change Focus Group (All Our Futures Group) and an annual impact review conference for children and young people. (400 children and young people)

**To apply**

We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed.

**Closing date**:9am on** **18th January 2024**

only successful applicants will be contacted.

**Interviews to be held on: 7th and 9th February 2024**

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £24,138.00 per year

Work Location: On the road