project worker

The Children's Society; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Society is seeking a dedicated Project Worker to join our Active Nottingham team, focusing on a hyper-local, place-based approach to increase physical activity for children and young people. You will engage with young people in 1:1 and group settings, build networks with professionals, and support safeguarding across the programme.

The role will prioritise after-school and evening delivery, working with the Leamington Ward community to create tangible activity opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of building meaningful, goal-orientated relationships with young people in 1:1 and group work.
• Mentoring and working with young people with complex needs including substance misuse.
• Ability to support young people to access and engage with physical activities; passion for sport and its positive impact.
• Understanding of adolescence, trauma and strengths-based practice.
• Experience of identifying and responding to safeguarding needs.
• Ability to build networks of professionals and develop productive professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a hyper-local, place-based approach to increase physical activity in the Leamington Ward area.
• Work with young people after school and in the evenings, including group work and mentoring.
• Build partnerships with community and professionals to create opportunities embedding activity in the community.

Skills

1:1 & group work

Mentoring

Activity engagement

Trauma-informed

Safeguarding

Networking

Data management

Travel

Risk assessment

Job description

You'll play a key part in our Active Nottingham team, delivering a hyper-local, place-based approach, working across three connected levels of change: people and neighbourhoods, the workforce and the system to address the high levels of physical inactivity in the area. We're looking for a energetic and enthusiastic project worker with the ability to inspire young people experiencing challenges to engage in positive physical activities. Alongside this you'll work the community and professionals in the Leamington Ward to support a neighbourhood in making a real impact in the lives of children and young people by building opportunities for physical activity which is embedded into the community Please note, as this is youth work, there will be a focus on delivering work after school, including in the evenings.

• Experience of building meaningful, goal-orientated relationships with young people in 1:1 and group work
• Experience of mentoring, and working with young people with complex needs including substance misuse
• Able to support young people to access and engage with physical activities, and a passion for sport and the positive impact it can have on young people
• Understanding of adolescence, trauma and strengths-based practice
• Experience of identifying and responding to safeguarding need
• Able to build networks of professionals and develop productive professional relationships

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

• Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)
• Be able to work mostly autonomously
• Able to travel independently to, and engage in person with the Leamington area of Nottinghamshire.
• Competencies in undertaking risk assessments. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.