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A dedicated local authority in Shetland is seeking a Youth Development Worker to promote the growth and well-being of young people. This role involves planning and delivering youth programs tailored to local needs, and offers support for career progression and qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth engagement and program development. The position is full-time and based at Brae High School, Shetland.
The Youth Development Worker is responsible through the Team Leader - Youth Services, for encouraging the growth and development of young people through experience, reflection and learning within a safe environment. This will involve initiating and developing responses to local needs to meet the social and educational needs of young people.
To be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of youth provision, in response to the local needs of young people. To work directly with young people to promote and develop a young person led curriculum which maximises opportunities for social and personal development.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Brae High School, Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Martin Summers, Team Leader - 01595 744490 - martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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