Youth Development Worker

London Borough of Bexley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank/public

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support the Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST). You will engage with young people and staff within education establishments to deliver early intervention and targeted support for 11-18-year-olds facing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance or family-related challenges.

Working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies, you will help improve outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Qualifications

• Essential and desirable criteria are detailed in the Job Description.
• Appointment subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Interviews scheduled for Tuesday 8 December.

Responsibilities

• Support the Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST) through engagement with young people and staff within education establishments.
• Deliver an offer within secondary schools, providing early intervention and targeted support to 11-18-year-olds with social, emotional, behavioural, attendance or family-related challenges.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Job description

This role will be focussed on supporting the Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST) through engagement with young people and staff within education establishments.

To deliver an offer within secondary schools, providing early intervention and targeted support to young people (11-18) experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance or family-related challenges.

Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Fixed Term until March 2028

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 8th December

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

• competitive salary
• coaching and mentoring programmes
• excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave plus bank holidays

For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on ***********@bexley.gov.uk

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.