Youth Participation & Volunteer Programs Coordinator

Recovery Focus; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Youth Participation Worker for the Aquarius service in Birmingham. You will facilitate a youth steering group, support aftercare, and coordinate diversionary activities to assist young people and families.

You will recruit volunteers, develop involvement strategies, and ensure confidentiality and records follow the organisational framework. The role requires flexibility with days, evenings, and weekends and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Certificate in youth and community work (NVQ Level 3 or above) or significant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of project planning and experience in the substance misuse sector.
• Commitment to confidentiality and excellent record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers and peer mentors.
• Facilitate Youth Steering group meetings.
• Develop and implement a service user involvement strategy.
• Deliver volunteer, peer mentoring and service user programmes.
• Support aftercare provision and diversionary activities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Youth & Community Work

DipSW

Mental Health Nursing

Counselling

Addiction Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a Youth Participation Worker for the Aquarius service in Birmingham. You will facilitate a youth steering group, support aftercare, and coordinate diversionary activities to assist young people and families.

You will recruit volunteers, develop involvement strategies, and ensure confidentiality and records follow the organisational framework. The role requires flexibility with days, evenings, and weekends and occasional travel.