Youth and Community Development Worker

Lincolnshire County Council; Boston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is looking for a motivated Youth and Community Development Worker to support and empower young people aged 8-18 across Lincolnshire, including Boston. The role focuses on planning, delivering and evaluating youth clubs and activities, using a strength-based approach to help young people access opportunities and stay safe.

The post is part-time (18.5 hours across at least three days), involves evening work in term time, holiday activities in school holidays, and

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate Youth clubs and activities across identified locations in Lincolnshire.
• Work with at-risk and vulnerable young people to support positive outcomes and personal development.

Skills

Driving license

Fluent English

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Future4Me team in Lincolnshire as a Youth and Community Development Worker, working with young people who may need support in making a positive transition to adulthood. The team currently have one permanent, part time Youth and Community Development Worker post in Boston.

The 18.5 hours are split over at least 3 different days, and the work pattern changes in term time and school holidays. During term times, there are at least 2 late evenings (working up until 9pm) per week. Thursday evenings are mandatory as this is when we run our 'core' youth clubs. In school holidays; we run holiday activities for 4 weeks in the summer, 1 week at Christmas and 2 weeks at Easter - typically holiday activities take place in the daytimes.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements., The primary aim is to engage and support young people 8-18, to move successfully through education into adulthood and working life through community provision and targeted interventions.

The role will support and at times lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth clubs and activities across identified locations in Lincolnshire. Using a strength based and relational approach to enable young people to access a range of opportunities whilst supporting those at risk and most vulnerable.

Through high quality provision via open access, group work, holiday activities, one to one and outreach opportunities including interventions supporting those at risk of antisocial behaviour and entering the youth justice service, enhancing young people's personal and social skills which result in identifiable positive outcomes and lasting change.

Work collaboratively across the wider Children's services teams, community, and partner agencies to ensure that young people receive a seamless and effective service.

Are you able to build relationships quickly and effectively with young people? Do you have a calming influence and able to reassure and support young people? Are you confident working with groups of teenagers? Do you have an understanding of the current societal trends and challenges that impact young people? Do you want a role where you can shape and assist with youth service development?

We are looking for a highly motivated person to work with individuals and groups of teenagers to help them identify their own needs and plan a positive way forward. You will be able to communicate, inspire and work restoratively with a range of people. You will be able to work on your own and as part of a team. Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of routine tasks, documents and reports in meeting service goals is also key to the success of the role.

A full UK driving license and access to a car are essential for this role as travel around the county is required. Insurance for business use on your vehicle is also required., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.