Young People Support Worker

9 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Bread Co-op Full time
Job Title: Young People Support Worker

Location:

Leeds

Contract:

Temporary until 31/03/26 with the possibility to extend

Hours:

37

We are seeking a dedicated Young People Support Worker to join our team in Leeds. As a Young People Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.

About You:

  • You must have a minimum level 3 JNC recognised Youth & Community qualification.
  • You will effectively record and evaluate Return Interviews, youth work sessions, produce reports within specific timescales.
  • You are able to undertake a flexible and varied working pattern i.e. late evenings, weekends, schools holidays.
  • You have a young person-centred approach and can engage with vulnerable children and young people in a positive and meaningful way.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be a qualified, experienced Young People Support Worker that has the skills and experience to deliver an exemplary service to children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with young people to develop and maintain relationships to help identify their starting points, needs and aspirations.
  • Facilitate the social education of young people through the design and delivery of programmes that are responsive to their needs and aspirations and reflect the Youth Work curriculum.
  • Assist in the development of the Service, by planning, delivery, monitoring and reviewing of youth work provision.
  • Encourage young people to participate in designing, delivery and reviewing their programmes.
  • Encourage young people to take responsibility for their learning and actions.
  • Create an environment in which it is safe and appropriate to challenge young people's thinking, attitudes, and behaviour.
  • Contribute to the Youth Services performance targets.
  • Undertake relevant training according to the needs of the service, personal and professional development.
  • Ensure that all aspects of the work are underpinned by the principles of equality and diversity.
  • Create and maintain a safe youth work environment in accordance with Health and Safety policy and legislation.
  • Able to establish and maintain a constructive and purposeful relationship with young people to support the youth work process.
  • Able to support young people in tackling problems, taking actions, and supporting the Youth Worker in Training.
  • Able to work effectively with young people in groups and support the Youth Worker in Training.
  • Able to work with young people to design and develop sessions.
  • Able to work with young people to safeguard their welfare.
  • Able to support young people to use their learning to enhance their future development.
  • Able to record and evaluate youth work sessions.
  • Able to have a flexible approach within a planned programme and meeting changing demands of the service.
  • Knowledge of issues affecting young people and respond appropriately to these issues.
  • Knowledge of child protection and welfare issues.
  • Knowledge of local and national policies and their relationship to the youth work curriculum.
  • Experience of working with young people in a youth work environment.
  • Experience of enabling young people to work effectively in groups.
  • Experience of enabling young people to explore their values and self-respect.
  • Experience of enabling young people to use their learning to enhance their future development.
  • Experience of working with young people to safeguard welfare and develop awareness for their self-identity.
  • Experience of planning youth work sessions with young people linked to the curriculum and youth service targets.
  • Experience of effectively recording and evaluating youth work sessions.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics:

  • Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
  • Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
  • Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
  • Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
  • Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
  • Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
  • Able to lead on responding to immediate health and safety issues.

Benefits:

  • Salary:
  • £35,326 - £43,935 per annum.
  • Annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
  • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
  • Clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
  • Range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

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