Lead Youth Worker

The Diocese Of York; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clergy housing provided

Job summary

The Diocese Of York is seeking a project coordinator for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is full-time (37 hours per week), with potential for extension subject to funding.

The post involves mentoring young people, coordinating volunteers, and reporting to Trustees and funders. Based in Saltburn by the Sea, the role requires commitment to Christian values and experience in youth work, with strong IT and communication skills and ability to work within a budget.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Christian faith & values.
• Experience working with young people.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Working within a budget.
• Excellent IT skills and use of Internet.
• Report writing and project monitoring.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and lead people.
• Spiritually mature.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day project administrative duties.
• One to one listening/mentoring – emotional well-being support for young people.
• Engage with local young people through our established After School’s drop‑in at ECHO and Holiday activities.
• Provide leadership and support for a team of volunteers, who will assist in the delivery of the project’s services.
• Implement the projects’ policies and procedures in working with young people, to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Prepare necessary reports for Trustees and funding providers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Networking skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

IT skills and internet use

Education

Youth work qualification

Job description

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Initial 12-month period with possible extension)
Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week (open to Part-Time if suitable for the right candidate)
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Background

This role is for an initial 12-month period, but with a funding plan in place to extend if possible. Doorways are building on 28 years’ experience in working with young people within our area. The project supports young people in their emotional health and well-being, and practical life skills. Doorways engages particularly with young people 11 to 18s and where appropriate, parents too. This post will be line managed by a voluntary management team, providing strategic leadership and operational guidance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day project administrative duties
• One to one listening/ mentoring – emotional well-being support for young people. (Most of these will take place within Huntcliff School, where there is a strong staff support network from 5 years established work)
• Engage with local young people through our established After School’s drop‑in at ECHO and Holiday activities.
• Provide leadership and support for a team of volunteers, who will assist (where necessary) in the delivery of the project’s services.
• Implement the projects’ policies and procedures in working with young people, to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Prepare necessary reports for Trustees and funding providers.

Holidays

The holiday year runs from 1st August to 31st July. Entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (pro rata).

Personal Requirements

Essential:

• Commitment to Christian faith & values
• Working with young people
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Working within a budget
• Excellent IT skills and use of Internet
• Report writing and project monitoring
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and lead people
• Spiritually mature
• Qualification in Youth work
• Experience working in voluntary sector
• Information/ advice & guidance
• Creative skills and use of initiative
• Knowledge of local area/ groups & organisations
• Health & safety awareness
• Be able to contribute to effective teamwork

*THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A DBS CHECK AND RELEVANT SAFEGUARDING TRAINING*

14 hrs per week - £11,984 p/aFixed-Term for 3 Years

£37,900Clergy Housing ProvidedThree Years Fixed-Term