Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
- (All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £33,040.80 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people and children
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence – desired
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,040.80 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
