Youth Support & Development Facilitator (Evenings/Weekends)

Valley CiDS; Buxton; On-site; GBP 8,220,000 - 8,490,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

20% discount in all Lighthouse Charity

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive shopping and lifestyle-discs

Christmas Saver Scheme

Company Events

Job summary

Valley CIDS/Blend Youth Project is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support delivery across multiple sites in the High Peak area. You will help engage with young people, create safe spaces and promote their personal and social development.

This permanent role is 9 hours per week with evenings and weekends required; a driving licence is preferred, and you will help plan, deliver and evaluate youth work programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with diverse groups and understanding different social and cultural needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and act as a supportive role model.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in youth work.
• Competent ICT skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people to enable participation and development.
• Deliver youth work across open drop-ins, project sessions and detached settings.
• Contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of the youth work programme.
• Participate in quality assurance activities such as debriefs and consultations.
• Support with off-site activities and trips as required.
• Identify needs and signpost to additional support when appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and equal opportunities policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect data protection guidelines.
• Assist with premises and equipment management, including opening/closing where needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Relationship building

ICT skills

MS Office

Education

Level 2/3 Youth Work qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Valley CIDS/Blend Youth Project is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support delivery across multiple sites in the High Peak area. You will help engage with young people, create safe spaces and promote their personal and social development.

This permanent role is 9 hours per week with evenings and weekends required; a driving licence is preferred, and you will help plan, deliver and evaluate youth work programmes.