Sessional Support Youth Worker

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Part time

Staggered hours

Self-employed contractor

Job summary

Youth Elements CIC is seeking 3 Sessional Support Youth Workers to join our youth work team in Greater Manchester. You may have Level 2 Youth Work qualifications or relevant experience, and a genuine interest in developing a career with young people aged 11-24.

You will support sessions led by the Youth Lead and contribute to an inclusive, safe and engaging environment. The role offers flexible, sessional hours with evening sessions, approximately 2 per week, and opportunities for outreach,

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate holds Level 2 Youth Work qualification, with passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging youth sessions for young people aged 11-24.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Help create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments.
• Encourage participation and give young people a meaningful voice.
• Assist with session set-up and pack-down.
• Maintain attendance and session records.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and impact evidence.

Education

Level 2 Youth Work qualification

Job description

Youth Elements CIC is looking for 3 enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Sessional Support Youth Workers to join our growing youth work team. This opportunity is suitable for people who ideally hold a Level 2 Youth Work qualification, as well as people who are newer to youth work but have relevant experience, the right values and a genuine interest in developing a career working with young people. You may have gained relevant experience through volunteering, mentoring, sports, education, community work, arts, coaching or another role supporting young people. Working alongside our Youth Lead and wider team, you will help us deliver safe, engaging and inclusive youth provision for young people aged 11-24.

Purpose of the Role

The Sessional Support Youth Worker will work alongside and under the direction of the Youth Lead to provide high quality youth work that supports young people's personal, social and emotional development. You will help create a safe and welcoming environment where young people feel listened to, respected, valued and encouraged to participate.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging youth sessions for young people aged 11-24.
• Build positive, professional and trusted relationships with young people.
• Help create safe, welcoming, inclusive and youth-led environments.
• Encourage young people to participate in activities and have a meaningful voice in shaping the provision.
• Support young people's confidence, wellbeing, resilience, independence and personal development. Youth Elements CIC | Sessional Support Youth Worker Role Profile & Person Specification
• Help plan and facilitate activities, workshops, discussions and informal learning opportunities.
• Encourage positive relationships, respect and appropriate behaviour within sessions.
• Engage young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and needs.
• Recognise when a young person may need additional support and raise concerns where appropriate.
• Support trips, community activities, events, outreach and holiday provision as required.
• Assist with session set-up and pack-down.
• Maintain accurate attendance and relevant session records.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, feedback and evidence of impact.
• Participate in team briefings, debriefs, supervision, training and development.
• Work positively with the Youth Lead, other youth workers, volunteers and partner organisations.
• Follow Youth Elements policies, procedures and professional standards at all times.

Key information

• Employer: Youth Elements CIC
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: Sessional work, £15.00–£18.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and relevant youth work experience (up to approximately £3,497 per annum, subject to hours worked).
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: Flexible sessional hours, primarily evenings, supporting approximately 2 youth sessions per week.

To apply for this role:

We recognise that there are different routes into youth work. We welcome applications from Level 2 Youth Workers and from people at an earlier stage of their youth work career who demonstrate the values, potential, relevant experience and commitment we are looking for. The level of responsibility given within sessions will reflect each worker's qualifications, experience, competence and development needs.

More about this role

• Closing Time: 18:00
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Part time, Staggered hours
• Working Pattern Details: Sessional / self-employed contractor
  Flexible sessional hours, primarily evenings. Workers will
  typically support approximately 2 youth sessions per
  week, subject to programme need / available funded
  hours. Additional opportunities may include school
  holiday provision, trips, community events and outreach.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes