Job Overview
Working with young people in a variety of activities, clubs, and projects.
To work with colleagues, volunteers and partners, often in a relaxed and informal setting.
To support young people to identify and respond to their social, recreational and educational needs.
The purpose of this work is to:
- Build self-esteem and self confidence in young people.
- Facilitate young people’s learning and their personal and social development.
- Respond to individual and group needs.
- Encourage a positive group atmosphere.
- Build the capacity of young people to consider risk, make reasoned decisions and take control.
Duties
- Make contact and establish positive relationships with young people based on trust and mutual respect.
- Encourage active participation of young people in the decision-making and running of activities.
- Take action together with young people, staff and volunteers to tackle issues and meet needs.
- Create opportunities for young people to meet in a relaxed, secure environment.
- Facilitate young people’s learning and their personal and social development.
- Create an atmosphere which encourages the development of ideas.
- Assist in developing a varied programme of activities which reflects the needs of young people educationally, socially and recreationally.
- Contribute to the recording and evaluation of the project’s programme of activities.
- Take responsibility for young people during activities in terms of their health & safety.
- Involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their projects and the wider community.
- Assess the social and educational needs of young people and record concerns with regard to policies.
- Ensure the implementation of WHISH’s Policies & Procedures.
- To attend staff meetings in order to plan the activity programme, receive guidance of any changes in current practice and to discuss any other issues that affect the running of the project.
- Attend relevant and essential training sessions including, Safeguarding, First Aid and others as directed.
- Follow Safeguarding guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure.
- There is no line management responsibility with this post.
- Complete other reasonable tasks in order to fulfil role purpose or as instructed by the Operations & Finance Manager.
Essential Criteria
- A recognised Youth Work qualification at level 2 or higher, or a commitment to work towards this.
- Commitment to and experience of equal opportunities practice.
- Commitment to young people’s welfare.
- Commitment to participate in staff meetings.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evening and Saturday work.
- Understanding of the issues that affect young people’s lives.
- Willingness to undertake training and development.
Other Requirements
Appointments are subject to holding an enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
WHISH is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunities charity. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our team reflects the diversity of the families and individuals we support.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We follow the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, please let us know. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Pay: £13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
