Youth Action & Development Officer (Voice & Volunteering)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council's Youth Service is seeking a motivated Youth Development Officer to lead the borough-wide programme of youth voice, volunteering and social action opportunities. The post will deliver the Youth Action - South Tyneside Programme for young people aged 8-18 (up to 25 for SEND) to participate, volunteer, campaign and create positive change.

You will work with schools, community organisations and partners to ensure young people have a voice in decision-making and to empower

Qualifications

• Experience developing participation, volunteering or social action programmes.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead borough-wide programme development for youth voice, volunteering and social action.
• Coordinate the Young Volunteers Programme, Youth Voice Collective, Social Action Champions Programme and Youth Impact Awards.
• Collaborate with schools, community organisations and partners to place young people at the heart of decision-making.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Partnership working

Flexibility

Job description

South Tyneside Council's Youth Service is seeking a motivated Youth Development Officer to lead the borough-wide programme of youth voice, volunteering and social action opportunities. The post will deliver the Youth Action - South Tyneside Programme for young people aged 8-18 (up to 25 for SEND) to participate, volunteer, campaign and create positive change.

You will work with schools, community organisations and partners to ensure young people have a voice in decision-making and to empower