Youth Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council Youth Service seeks Youth Support Workers to engage young people aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND or care leavers) in youth zones and through detached and outreach work. Posts are evening part-time shifts, 6pm to 9pm, across several sites and the full week including Fridays.

No experience needed; selection includes a group task and interview.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people who may be struggling to build a strong future.
• Forming meaningful professional relationships with young people
• Informing and educating young people about making positive changes
• Awareness of the diverse needs of the young people supported
• Knowing how to act when a young person is in danger or at risk

Responsibilities

• Engage and support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND or care leaver status, in youth zones
• Deliver detached and outreach work in the community
• Run evening groups including targeted open access, SEND youth groups, LGBTQ+, youth voice and detached sessions
• Plan activities for and with young people based on their needs and interests
• Lead sessions in arts, cooking, music and crafts
• Deliver activities in a fun and engaging way
• Take time to talk with young people about their needs
• Form professional relationships that help young people make positive changes
• Work with a diverse group of young people

Skills

Passion for youth

Professional relationships

Positive change guidance

Diversity awareness

Safety awareness

Job description

The Youth Service at Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks Youth Support Workers to engage young people aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND or care leavers) in youth zones and detached and outreach work. The work centres on building relationships and running creative group sessions in arts, cooking, music and crafts. Posts are evening part-time shifts, 6pm to 9pm, across several sites and the full week including Fridays. No experience needed; selection includes a group task and interview.

What the job involves

• Engage and support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND or care leaver status, in youth zones
• Deliver detached and outreach work in the community
• Run evening groups including targeted open access, SEND youth groups, LGBTQ+, youth voice and detached sessions
• Plan activities for and with young people based on their needs and interests
• Lead sessions in arts, cooking, music and crafts
• Deliver activities in a fun and engaging way
• Take time to talk with young people about their needs
• Form professional relationships that help young people make positive changes
• Work with a diverse group of young people

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for supporting young people who may be struggling to build a strong future
• Forming meaningful professional relationships with young people
• Informing and educating young people about making positive changes
• Awareness of the diverse needs of the young people supported
• Knowing how to act when a young person is in danger or at risk