Youth Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Professional development and training

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Working with local partners

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting sessional Youth Support Workers across several districts, including Mansfield, Gedling, Broxtowe and Newark. The role focuses on building positive relationships with young people, running engaging activities and helping them make informed choices.

Sessions typically occur in the evenings or weekends and last 2.5 hours. No formal qualifications are required, though youth work experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Basic understanding of issues affecting young people today
• Flexible and adaptable to different situations
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work well with others and independently
• Creative problem solving to engage and support young people

Responsibilities

• Develop positive professional relationships with young people
• Enable participation in fun and engaging activities
• Recognise and address challenges young people face today
• Assist young people in making informed choices about their lives

Skills

Genuine interest in working with young

Understanding of youth issues

Flexible working

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting sessional Youth Support Workers across several districts, including Mansfield, Gedling, Broxtowe and Newark. The work centres on building positive relationships with young people, running engaging activities and helping them make informed choices about their lives. Sessions usually fall in evenings or at weekends and last 2.5 hours each, suiting people with a few spare hours or seeking extra income. No formal qualifications are required, though youth work experience is valued.

What the job involves

• Develop positive professional relationships with young people
• Enable young people to take part in fun and engaging activities
• Recognise and address the challenges young people face today
• Assist young people in making informed choices about their lives

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Basic understanding of the issues affecting young people today
• Working flexibly and adapting to different situations
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Working well with others and independently
• Creative problem solving to engage and support young people

Other

• Treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Nice to have

• Experience in youth work or a related field

What’s offered

• Flexible working hours
• Annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Friendly, inclusive workplace
• Working closely with local partners