Youth Engagement Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a Youth Support Hub Support Worker. In this role, you will provide essential support and activities for children and young people aged 11 to 24. You will engage in building relationships with various stakeholders to enhance service access and promote well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in youth advocacy and community work. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on young people's lives by facilitating their access to services and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people aged 11 to 24.
• Ability to engage with various community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of youth support activities.
• Facilitate engagement of young people in group and individual activities.
• Work with local partners to enhance access to employment and services.

Skills

Child advocacy

Group facilitation

Community engagement

Relationship building

Understanding of youth services

Job description

This is part of the work being undertaken to develop Youth Support Hub at The Hut, Airedale.

The successful candidate will contribute to achieving the aims of the Wakefield Children and Young People’s Plan, specifically:

They will support the team to develop and deliver a comprehensive offer of support and activities for children and young people from age 11 to 24 (up to and including).

They will facilitate the engagement of children and young people in a range of group work and one to one activities and programmes in a variety of settings, including centre-based activities, street based and community activities.

The Youth Support Hub Support Worker will work directly with children and young people, providing support and activities with the aim of:

• Improving access to employment
• Promoting good health and wellbeing
• Connecting people with local community services

The role will include building relationships and working alongside local partner organisations and community stakeholders who provide support for children and young people with the aim of achieving improved access to services and outcomes for all children and young people.

It will include working with Schools, Colleges, Training Providers and Employers to identify work placements and / or learning opportunities for young people and to support young people to access these opportunities.

You will advocate for children and young people and promote and support their participation in all aspects of service delivery, design and implementation ensuring that their voice shapes services and delivery.

You will support the work of the Youth Engagement Workers and help to ensure that the work can demonstrate positive impact with children and young people.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Dawn Normanton.

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