Youth Support Worker (Detached and Targeted Youth Work)

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for a passionate Youth Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on detached and targeted youth work, providing support to vulnerable young people in the community. You will be part of a respected organization that values positive relationships and community development. The position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, with full training provided to enhance your skills. If you are motivated, well-organized, and committed to helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with vulnerable young people is essential.
• Motivated individuals who enjoy learning new skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage vulnerable young people in developmental opportunities.
• Work within street-based teams to establish positive relationships.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable young people

Motivated and well-organised

Ability to engage in developmental opportunities

Education

Experience in informal youth work

Job description

We are here to support, promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough.

Youth Support Worker (Detached and Targeted Youth Work)

The Junction is recruiting for Youth Support Worker (Detached and Targeted Youth Work)

Hours: 6hrs per week including some evening and weekend working as required.

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Method: The Junction Foundations' Application Form – CVs will not be accepted.

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.

Due to a number of developments, we are recruiting to a number of positions within our youth service. We are seeking Youth Support Workers with experience of working within an informal environment to join our street-based teams. Full training will be given but we are looking for people with experience in working with vulnerable young people to engage them in developmental opportunities. We are looking for motivated, well-organised and committed people with a passion and experience in supporting local children and young people and who enjoy learning new skills.

When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria. If you would like to discuss the requirements of the post or have any questions about the role please contact Rob Gallazzi on: 01642 756000 or via email: [e-mail].

Once you have completed your application please return to: [e-mail]. Or alternatively post to The Junction, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, TS10 5NA; please ensure your envelope is marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

Please note the deadline for the applications is noon 6 December.

Interviews to be confirmed.

The post is subject to relevant safeguarding procedure which includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for this job is 6 December 2024 - 12:00pm.

Organisation:

The Junction Foundation

Contract type:

£22,417 per annum pro rata (6 hours per week)