Community Youth Worker

1 week ago

Rotherham, United Kingdom The Fun Hub CIC Full time

Job Description - Community Youth Worker

We have a really exciting opportunity for a community youth worker to join our team in providing a safe welcoming fun environment for young people aged 11-19 accessing a local youth club. You will design, deliver and evaluate a range of informal learning opportunities.

As a youth worker, you'll need to:

- assess the needs of young people to correctly plan and deliver programmes related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying
- set up and run arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities
- develop a relationship with young people based on respect and trust, ensuring they have a safe place to develop their identity and place in society
- establish boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour
- support young people in different settings, including outreach work
- mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion
- set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth work provision
- work in partnership with families and other key people in the young person's life, as well as with professionals from other organisations involved with young people such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities, in order to build a strong support network
- attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, bringing together practitioners from different sectors as part of a 'team around the family' (TAF) approach
- attend regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and local policy developments
- recruit, train and manage staff, including volunteers
- undertake administrative tasks, maintain effective recording systems and respond to queries
- work with parents and community groups to win support for improved provision and act as an advocate for young people's interests

**General**:

- To always work within all The Fun Hub’s policies and procedures
- To keep accurate records as required.
- To maintain a positive working relationship with both internal and external professionals.
- To support and develop an environment which is inclusive for all and recognises and encourages diversity.
- To always represent the setting professionally, maintaining the settings integrity and being open to both giving and receiving feedback.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Management Team.

Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice or equivalent and a safeguarding children qualification. You will also have a minimum 2 years experience of youth work.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 2 -10 per week

Pay: £10.75-£11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rotherham, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FHYWMarch23

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