Youth Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist

Change Grow Live; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellness hour and Wellness hub

Contributory pension

Discounts and benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Training, career development & career

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Nottingham is seeking an Outreach Worker - Community Engagement to connect with young people across Nottingham City and County. You will lead detached outreach, build partnerships with schools, youth services and local authorities, and help shape engagement strategies to reduce harm and improve outcomes.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with pro rata salary for part-time, and requires flexibility including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people and/or young adults.
• Can quickly build rapport and meaningful relationships with diverse groups of young people.
• Is confident working independently in community settings.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Can work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Is passionate about reducing harm and improving outcomes for young people.
• Enjoys networking and building partnerships across communities.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to engagement work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating detached outreach across Nottingham City and County.
• Engaging young people and young adults in communities, parks, estates and other local settings.
• Building strong relationships with schools, youth services, community safety teams, police, local authorities and other partners.
• Supporting the delivery of education sessions, awareness events and community engagement activities.
• Representing the service at festivals, Freshers events, Pride celebrations and other local events.
• Supporting volunteers and students on placement to develop their skills and confidence.
• Developing innovative engagement approaches, including social media and digital content.
• Promoting evidence-based harm reduction messages around alcohol, drugs and related issues.
• Ensuring safeguarding, wellbeing and professional standards remain at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Change Grow Live in Nottingham is seeking an Outreach Worker - Community Engagement to connect with young people across Nottingham City and County. You will lead detached outreach, build partnerships with schools, youth services and local authorities, and help shape engagement strategies to reduce harm and improve outcomes.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with pro rata salary for part-time, and requires flexibility including some evenings and weekends.