Youth Support Worker (assisting)

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the Liverpool City Region seeks a Youth Worker (Assisting) to support the New Horizons LGBTQ+ Youth Group. This part-time role involves delivering targeted youth work and creating inclusive environments for young people. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and an understanding of youth issues. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee support initiatives

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• Experience working with young people.
• Familiarity with youth work practice recording.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted youth work to LGBTQ+ young people.
• Support social action projects and co-produce programmes.
• Promote opportunities and ensure safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of face-to-face youth work with 11-19-year-olds

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Education

Commitment to pursuing a Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work

Job description

Overview

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

We have an opportunity to be a Youth Worker (Assisting) at Wirral Council. The role supports the New Horizons LGBTQ+ Youth Group, providing a safe, inclusive space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Questioning young people aged up to 19.

Responsibilities

• Under the Team Leader’s guidance, deliver targeted youth work to LGBTQ+ young people, fostering trusting relationships and facilitating issue-based sessions (e.g., mental health, hate crime awareness).
• Support social action projects and co-produce programmes with young people.
• Promote opportunities and ensure safeguarding compliance.

About The Role

Salary: JNC Assisting Range, Points 5 (Unqualified)

Hours: 3 hours per week (flexible, including evenings/weekends)

Location: Wirral

About The Candidate

Build positive relationships with young people. Plan and deliver outcome-focused group activities. Support early intervention for at-risk young people. Record project data and contribute to service development. Act as a role model and adhere to health and safety policies.

Essential Criteria: Knowledge of face-to-face youth work with 11-19-year-olds. Understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities. Strong communication and IT skills. Commitment to pursuing a Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work.

Desirable Criteria: Experience working with young people. Familiarity with youth work practice recording. Knowledge of youth work curriculum development.

Contact and Further Information

If you would like to discuss any of the opportunities further, please contact: [e-mail]

This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

Additional Information

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing [e-mail]

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on [e-mail] or 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Working at Wirral

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls. We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after and wellbeing is a priority. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do, and you’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

We embrace diversity and nurture a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact [e-mail]

Recruitment Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed, so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated.

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