General Youth Worker, Sanday Youth Club - ORK10954

Orkney Islands Council; Sanday; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council invites applications for a General Youth Worker on Sanday. You will assist the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities, in consultation with club members, and work with children and young people in informal settings.

The post requires Level 2 PVG disclosure, a commitment to training, and a flexible approach to working patterns. You will be reporting to a Community Learning and Development Officer; the role includes Distant Islands

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of working with children and young people in informal settings.
• Level 2 PVG disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities.
• Attend other meetings and participate in training programmes as required.

Skills

Youth work experience

Education

PVG Level 2 Disclosure

Job description

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to a Community Learning and Development Officer.

Your working pattern is 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The role of the General Youth Worker is to provide support to the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities, in consultation with club members.

You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. Therefore, if you are keen to get involved in youth work and wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and will be offered a comprehensive training programme, over and above club sessions.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.