Citywide Youth Development Specialist (Evenings/Wknds)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Smart Working

Generous pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted local memberships

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Worker to develop and deliver citywide youth provision across centre-based, outreach and detached settings. You will work with Children’s Integrated Services and partner organisations to provide safe, engaging activities that support personal, social and educational development of young people.

Role requires safeguarding knowledge, a DBS check, and the willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work or equivalent
• Experience delivering high-quality services for children and young people, including at risk of antisocial behaviour and youth violence
• Planning, coordinating and leading youth work sessions in diverse settings
• Ability to communicate sensitively with children, young people and families
• Advocating across partnerships to achieve outcomes
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Early Help practices
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver youth provision across city settings (centre-based, outreach and detached)
• Collaborate with Children’s Integrated Services and voluntary/community organisations
• Create safe, engaging, inclusive opportunities for young people
• Oversee volunteers and ensure safe use of delivery sites
• Build positive relationships with communities to ensure services meet local needs

Skills

Level 3 Youth Work

Youth services experience

Youth work planning

Youth/family communication

Advocacy and partnerships

Safeguarding/Early Help

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

DBS check required

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Worker to develop and deliver citywide youth provision across centre-based, outreach and detached settings. You will work with Children’s Integrated Services and partner organisations to provide safe, engaging activities that support personal, social and educational development of young people.

Role requires safeguarding knowledge, a DBS check, and the willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet service needs.