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Youth Support Worker in charge (3 - 7.5 hours per week) - YSWIC2101
Role:
Delivery of youth work sessions for 8 - 14 year olds within youth centres and detached settings, working 1 or 2 evenings per week including Fridays within the Horsham District (typically finishing by 9.30pm).
We have 1 x 3 hour position and 1 x 7.5 hour position available for this role.
Occasional weekend and residential trips may take place however most clubs run during the week.
Essential:
Experience working in a youth work or educational setting
Relevant vocational training
Willingness to take a lead role in delivering sessions, planning and supervising sessional staff and volunteers,
Able to run and engage young people in wide range of activities including sports, outdoor / woodland activities, arts and crafts etc
Willingness to run outdoor / detached sessions when required.
Comfortable talking to young people about a wide range of issues that may affect them.
A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in a youth work environment.
A good understanding of the issues that may be affecting young people
A good understanding of Covid 19 guidance to deliver safe sessions.
Driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable:
Youth work or relevant qualification at level 2 or above or 2 years youth work experience
Willingness to take a minibus / MIDAS test to drive youth work vehicles.
Contract
Pay: £11.18 per hour plus paid holiday
Hours are on a year round basis, however we are open to discussions about flexible working to fit around other work and childcare.
Start date April 2021 on an initial 12 month contract, however there are likely to be options to extend or apply for similar roles before the end of this period.
These posts are subject to satisfactory references.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. (Formally known as CRB check)
If you would like to discuss the job role or want more information please call 01403 566445 or email forest@4theyouth.org.uk
We are also looking for volunteers between the age of 14 - 17, if you are interested or would like more information please contact Dean via email dean.sweet@4theyouth.org.uk.
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