Youth Worker

**Job Advert**
**Job Title: Youth Worker**
**Reporting to: Senior Youth Worker**
**Purpose of the Job: To assist in the delivery of a youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18**
**Salary: £10.90 per hour**

**Hours: 2.5 hours per week, term time only**
**An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Youth Worker to join Whiston Parish Council to assist in the delivery of a youth group at Whiston Parish Hall, Well Lane, Rotherham, S60**
**4HX.**
**Whiston Youth Club is an inclusive setting and operates two sessions, a Junior Club and**
**Senior Club on a Thursday during school term time.**
**As Youth Worker your role will primarily be to assist the Senior Youth Worker in the smooth operation of the sessions with young people aged 7-11 & 11-18, you will have the opportunity to assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of the sessions.**
**We are looking for an individual who**:
**Is Fun**
**Is friendly, approachable and reliable.**
**Enjoys working as part of a team.**
**Has a passion for supporting young people.**
**Can build positive professional relationships with young people.**
**Is comfortable communicating with young people on a wide range of topics.**
**Is Confident and energetic.**
**For an informal discussion about the**
**Closing date for Applications is Thursday 23rd March 2023 at noon.**
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**Whiston Parish Council. Whiston Parish Hall, Well Lane, Rotherham, S60 4HX**

**Job Title: Youth Worker**
**Reporting to: Senior Youth Worker**
**Purpose of the Job: To assist in the delivery of a Youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18.**
**Main Responsibilities**:
**1. To assist the Senior Youth Worker in the delivery of a Youth Group which supports the personal development of young people.**
**2. To engage with young people from the local community and to listen to, befriend, support and to advocate on young people’s behalf.**
**3. To promote and encourage an inclusive environment in which all young people are supported equally.**
**4. To enable our young people to see the youth club as a safe space.**
**5. To support and signpost young people to access information, advice and guidance.**
**6. To assist in planning sessions for the Youth Club.**
**7. To manage the behaviour of young people in the centre and deal with issues that arise.**
**8. To assist in the dispersal of centre users safely at the end of activities and closing of building.**
**9. Have a sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues and act appropriately should issues of concern arise.**
**10. Respect and honour cultural and human diversity.**
**11. Follow the policies and procedures for the effective operation of a Youth Group.**
**12. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of your work.**
**13. Attend training when required for example Safeguarding and First Aid.**
**14. Proactively implement equal opportunities in all aspects of work.**
**15. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.**
**Person Specification**
**Job Title: Youth Worker**
**Reporting to: Senior Youth Worker**
**Purpose of the Job: To assist in the delivery of a Youth group for young people between the ages of 7 to 18.**
**Essential Method of**
**Assessment**
**Experience of working with young people and Yes AF, I, R understanding of the issues that affect them.**
**A qualification in youth work or equivalent work Yes AF, Q, I experience.**
**Excellent communication skills and the ability to Yes AF, I, R relate to young people and adults in a positive way.**
**Ability and willingness to liaise with service providers Yes AF, I to deliver projects, activities and services.**
**Personal integrity, reliability and ability to work within Yes AF, I, R confidentiality guidelines.**
**Willingness and ability to work unsocial hours Desirable AF, I, R including regular evenings and weekends when required.**
**Understanding and commitment to the safeguarding Yes AF, I, Q of children and young people.**
**To have an understanding of health and safety Yes AF, I issues.**
**Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as Yes AF, I, R to work on own initiative.**
**Good presentation and organisational skills Yes AF, I**
**Energy, drive and a passion for supporting young Yes AF, I people.**
**Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity with Yes AF, I, R particular reference to a willingness to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language.**
**A willingness to undertake training when required. Yes AF, I, Q i.e. Safeguarding & First Aid.**
**AF = Application Form, I = Interview, Q = Qualifications, R= Reference**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 1.5 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/03/2023
Reference ID: WYCYW
Expected start date: 03/04/2023