Youth worker Work, Jobs in Durham, Eng (with Salaries)

Youth Worker
Durham Area Youth —Durham
- £13.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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Child and Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Children in Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £56,000 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £29,160 a year
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Referral programme
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Child & Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Croxdale
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Young Carers Contact and Group Practitioner (Youth Worker)
Newcastle Carers —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £29,064 - £30,518 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with children
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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Children Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Youth Worker
The Separated Child Foundation —Stockton-on-Tees
- £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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Domestic Abuse Worker (Young People's Work)
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Young Dads Worker - Sunderland
Inspired Human Resources Ltd —Sunderland
- £30,321 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- IT
- Annual leave
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Support Youth Worker
The Separated Child Foundation —Stockton-on-Tees
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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Senior Young Dads Worker - Tees Valley
Inspired Human Resources Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £30,321 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- IT
- Annual leave
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Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- Day shift
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Young people's residential worker (Residential Child Care Officer)
Impact Childcare & Education (ICE) —Annfield Plain
- £12.73 - £13.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Support Worker - Childrens Services
CareTech Group —Trimdon
- £12.86 - £13.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Evolve Residential —Darlington
- £34,620 - £37,366 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- School
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Domestic Abuse Worker (Childrens Work)
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Children Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Rowlands Gill
- £36,400 - £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Residential Support Worker - Children's Services
360 CRS —Lanchester
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Young Persons Support Worker
Compassionate Professional Care Services Ltd —Stockton-on-Tees
- £13.46 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Youth Worker

Durham Area Youth
Durham

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£13.80 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Experience working with children
Fundraising
Youth work
Computer skills
Experience of working with children and young people
Challenging behaviour support
Child safeguarding
Cash handling

Full job description

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, committed and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join a highly motivated and successful team here at Durham Area Youth.

This is a hugely rewarding role and one that requires a proactive, organised and practical approach to ensure programmes are delivered effectively and efficiently.

The post holder will plan, undertake and lead youth work sessions and projects, working directly with young people aged 6-18 years old, helping them to build trusted relationships, becoming more informed during key development ages and having a voice at the heart of making decisions that provide a sense of purpose and achievement.

You will be passionate about empowering young people to make positive change for themselves and their communities. You will be able to be agile, having the ability to adapt your approach, using your own initiative, whilst also working effectively as part of a team. You will show authenticity in your work, be open to empathetic conversations and be trustworthy.

You will have experience and an awareness of all or some of the following, delivery of quality youth work practise, safeguarding, confidentiality, risk assessments and social action. Current driving licence/able to meet the travel requirements of the post required.

Job Purpose:

Durham Area Youth is an award-winning charity focused on providing high quality Youth and Community work to the people in the areas we serve. Ensuring our work is directed by the voices of the young people and community. The Youth Worker is a key member of the youth delivery team and is focused on enabling the delivery of this work by:

· Planning and delivering sessions to meet the needs of the young people and the communities in which they live.

· Delivering high quality youth sessions that meet grant requirements, monitoring and evaluation metrics.

· Representing the charity with our local partners and networks.

· Working directly with our beneficiaries; helping children and young people, along with their communities, to bring about social change and improve the quality of life in the local area.

· Role modelling the Durham Area Youth values.

What is the overall purpose of the role?

Promoting the personal, educational, creative and social developments of young people, helping them reach their full potential. Helping to hold a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where young people learn to;

· treat themselves and others with kindness and respect

· discover exciting new ideas and activities they are unlikely to experience anywhere else

· have fun, play, laugh, learn, experiment, make mistakes and thrive

· grow into motivated, positive, resilient and caring citizens

Key Accountabilities

· Ensure all safeguarding records kept up to date.

· Ensure safety of all young and vulnerable people; reporting on safeguarding, first aid and risk management (on and off site).

. Plan and lead youth-based sessions for all ages across multiple sites as centre based

· Promote the values of youth work, ensuring young people’s voices are central in planning, delivery and evaluation

· Actively engage young people and communities in an inclusive way that helps them make sense of the issues that affect their lives to enable participation and decision making.

· Develop positive relationships with young people and promote their interests to engage in further activity and engage in new experiences.

· Developing new sessions and activities in dialogue with young people and DAY staff team.

· Organise and support trips, educational experiences and support for young people and community groups.

· Maintain attendance records, product activity plans and session evaluation.

· Manage resources efficiently, adhering to Durham Area Youth policy.

· Handling cash for sessions in line with our financial management policy

· Support the delivery of project based and targeted youth work activities

· Manage time and resources effectively.

Act as a role model for young people by;

· Actively promoting equal opportunities, encourage participation, decision-making and responsibility amongst young people.

· Valuing and promoting diversity and inclusion in the development and delivery of the programme.

· Actively contributing to the training and development activities of the organisation.

· Commit to continuing professional development to meet changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities.

· Support fundraising activities and events led by young people, staff and volunteers in support of Durham Area Youth

· Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work

· Any other duties as would be expected of a youth worker in a youth-led service

Person specification:

The Youth Worker is a critical role to the organisation and has a commitment to the mission and values of Durham Area Youth. At the heart of this they hold a strong desire to make a difference to the communities and young people. They are experienced in:

- Working with and engaging young people using a range of interventions.

- Setting up and running projects in partnership with other organisations and the community.

- Working with challenging or risk-taking behaviours (such as alcohol / drugs).

- Raising awareness of the work of an organisation via social media and other channels

The Youth Worker is preferred to have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, however those with a related professional qualification passionate and experienced working with young people invited to apply. Additional certificates in Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and First Aid will also be required and provided by the organisation.

The Youth Worker will be required to work across and travel between multiple sites therefore it is essential that they hold a current valid driving license.

The Youth Worker is:

- flexible and willing to work as a team.

- Professional, conscientious and reliable.

- Non-judgemental and positive in approach.

- A creative thinker who is solution focused.

- Motivational to others, able to tell our story, build engagement and further the work.

You will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Essential

Minimum Level 2 Qualification in Youth Work or related profession

Minimum of one year experience of working with young people aged between 6 – 18 years

Knowledge and understanding of issues facing young people

Ability to engage, support and motivate young people using a range of methods

Experience of supporting young people with challenging behaviour

A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour

Good organisation and administration skills and proficiency in IT

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend

Current driving licence/able to meet the travel requirements of the post. *We understand that under certain circumstances you may not have a full driving license, e.g. registered disabled. As the role requires travel locally, demonstrating a means of appropriate mobility is essential.

Desirable

Knowledge of regional/local networks, structures and initiatives

Knowledge of government policy structures and initiatives in relation to young people

Working with young people from specific interest groups such as mental health services, NEETS etc

Experience of coordinating and delivering programmes to young people including meeting targets and deliverable outcomes

Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and First Aid if not already qualified will also be required and can be provided by the organisation

Positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team

Experience of usage of social media, canva and promotion of activities

A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking

Work Location: In person

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youth worker jobs in durham, eng

Youth Worker

Child and Youth Support Worker

Children in Crisis Support Worker

Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker

Child & Youth Support Worker

Young Carers Contact and Group Practitioner (Youth Worker)

Children Support Worker

Youth Worker

Domestic Abuse Worker (Young People's Work)

Senior Young Dads Worker - Sunderland

Support Youth Worker

Senior Young Dads Worker - Tees Valley

Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours

Young people's residential worker (Residential Child Care Officer)

Support Worker - Childrens Services

Children's Residential Support Worker

Domestic Abuse Worker (Childrens Work)

Children Crisis Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - Children's Services

Young Persons Support Worker

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