Youth Support Worker Leader in Charge 30hrs

Bradford Council; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RESPECT Allyship Programme

Job summary

Bradford Council's Youth Service is recruiting a Youth Support Worker Leader In Charge to deliver the Youth Offer across the Bradford district. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 with disabilities, and shaping responses around their views.

The post is 30 hours per week, mostly evenings from 5pm to 9pm, with some weekends. An enhanced DBS check and JNC 3 qualification are essential to apply.

Qualifications

• JNC 3 qualification is essential.
• Experience working with young people in diverse settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop relationships with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities.
• Engage young people in positive activities and broaden their horizons.
• Contribute to design and development of youth work responses based on core principles.
• Support development and delivery of the Youth Offer informed by young people's voice.
• Deliver skills to help young people work effectively in groups.
• Work as part of a team to deliver youth work.
• Work multiple evenings each week (5pm to 9pm) and some weekends.
• Undertake work across the Bradford district as well as from the base office.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Basic IT skills

Commitment to continual improvement

Confidentiality of information

Building relationships with young 2nd

Equality and voluntary participation

Education

JNC 3 qualification

Job description

Bradford Council's Youth Service is recruiting a Youth Support Worker Leader In Charge to deliver the Youth Offer as part of an area team. The role centres on building trusted relationships with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 with disabilities, and helping shape youth work responses around their views. The post is 30 hours, mostly evenings from 5pm to 9pm with some weekends, and covers sessions across the Bradford district. A JNC 3 qualification is essential, and the appointment requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Initiate and develop relationships with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for young people with disabilities
• Work directly with young people to broaden their horizons and engage them in positive activities
• Support the design and development of youth work responses based on the Youth Service cornerstones of Equality, Participation, Education and Empowerment
• Support the development and delivery of the Youth Offer, informed by young people's voice
• Deliver skills that help young people work effectively in groups
• Work as part of a team to deliver youth work
• Work multiple evenings each week (5pm to 9pm) and some weekends
• Undertake work across the Bradford district as well as from the base office

Qualifications

• JNC 3 qualification

Experience

• Experience of working with young people in a variety of settings

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and regulations, including risks in youth work
• Basic IT skills across a range of packages
• Commitment to continual improvement and more efficient ways of working
• Knowledge of keeping personal information safe and confidential
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people's lives and skills in building relationships with them
• Understanding of equality of opportunity and voluntary participation in youth work

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Available to work multiple evenings each week and some weekends, outside regular office hours

What’s offered

• Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme, with resources on diverse communities and groups