Youth Support Officer (Casual), East Caithness Community Facility - HGH19557

Highland Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Youth Support Officer to deliver youth programs that address the social and developmental needs of young people. The role requires 2+ years of experience with youth in challenging settings and training related to vulnerable populations. Competitive pay at £15.75 - £17.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of working with young people in informal and challenging settings.
• Evidence of training undertaken related to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth work activities and services.
• Meet the social and educational needs of young people.

Skills

Experience with young people

Training related to engagement with vulnerable young people

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Youth Support Officer
Location: East Caithness Community Facility
Hours: Various (Casual)
Duration: Various (Casual)
Salary: £15.75 - £17.24 per hour

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Keith Moncur Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To deliver a programme of youth work activities, events and services which meet the social, educational, emotional, behavioural and developmental needs of individuals and groups of young people.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Experience - 2 years or more of working with young people in informal and challenging settings
• Evidence of training undertaken related to children and young people that promotes an understanding of engagement with vulnerable young people.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.