Sessional Community Engagement Worker

Change Grow Live; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative outreach service is seeking a dynamic Sessional Worker to engage with young people and professionals in Sheffield. This role emphasizes harm reduction principles, providing essential information and support regarding drug and alcohol use. You'll work collaboratively with community partners, delivering training and addressing emerging needs in a fun and energetic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to connect with a diverse audience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute positively to the community.

Qualifications

• Great communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of drug/alcohol risks and experience in night-time economy settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engaging young people and professionals in the community.
• Develop relationships and facilitate training with community partners.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Young People

Knowledge of Night-time Economy

Training Delivery

Flexibility

Job description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Sessional Worker to join the 1625 Outreach Service.

1625 Outreach is no normal drug and alcohol service. It is an innovative and forward-thinking project, with a proven track record of effectively engaging young people and young adults.

Our ethos is centred around the principles of harm reduction, we provide non-judgmental, fact-based information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks.

We aim to give young people and young adults the knowledge and skills to make more informed choices, to keep themselves and their peers aware, safe, and well when it comes to drugs/alcohol.

Where: Sheffield

Hours: Sessional (includes evening/weekend)

Pay: £16.89 Per Hour

About the role:

• Working with those aged 16 to 25, you will assist the service in effectively engaging young people & young adults, as well as professionals within community & night-time economy.
• Developing relationships and facilitating training and support with community partners, with a significant focus on professionals working within the night-time economy.
• Working closely with the service's dedicated education & outreach leads, as well as the digital/marketing lead, across the city. Additionally, our service volunteers & students on placement will support you.
• Addressing emerging needs is paramount when working with young people and young adults in this setting. You will need to expect the unexpected; don’t worry though, you will experience a lot of fun and enjoyment in this role.

About You:

• Great communicator, with the ability to engage a wide audience of different stakeholders.
• Knowledge & experience of working with young people and/or young adults.
• Experience of working within night-time economy settings - e.g., police, licensing, welfare, bars/clubs, with knowledge of drugs/alcohol and/or associated risks.
• Experience of delivering training and/or facilitating engagement events.
• Flexible team player, confident & energetic!

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here: Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.