Youth Development & Community Engagement Worker

Essex County Counci; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Support Worker to support community youth work development and deliver face-to-face activities for young people. You will operate within a team, engaging with communities to identify needs and design inclusive youth programmes, including residential experiences.

A driving licence or mobility means is required due to travel across the area. The role demands a level 2+ Youth Work qualification, strong numeracy/literacy, and the ability to work evenings,

Qualifications

• Qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be prepared to undertake training.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role.
• Ability to build relationships and relate well to people.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Commitment to challenging prejudice and ignorance.
• Ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community.
• Support the development of youth services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services.
• Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved.
• As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community.
• As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem.
• To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people.
• Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment.
• Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace.
• Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the Youth Work Commissioner.

Skills

Youth Work Qualification

Numeracy

Literacy

Experience with Young People

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Equality & Inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Support Worker to support community youth work development and deliver face-to-face activities for young people. You will operate within a team, engaging with communities to identify needs and design inclusive youth programmes, including residential experiences.

A driving licence or mobility means is required due to travel across the area. The role demands a level 2+ Youth Work qualification, strong numeracy/literacy, and the ability to work evenings,