Youth Voice Development Worker – Empower Young People

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible work options

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts and gym membership

Job summary

Bolton Council is recruiting for a Youth Voice Development Worker to create engaging youth action sessions and empower young people to express their views within services that affect them.

The role also involves supporting college students and apprentices during placements, providing supervision and opportunities for professional development, while ensuring safeguarding and DBS clearance are in place.

Qualifications

• You will be skilled in delivering engaging activities to ensure that all young people voices are heard and listened to.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of guidance relating to young people’s participation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and support engaging youth action sessions.
• Facilitate processes promoting active involvement and participation of young people.
• Oversee college students and apprentices during placements and supervise their development.

Skills

Delivering engaging activities

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication with young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 in youth/play work

Job description

Bolton Council is recruiting for a Youth Voice Development Worker to create engaging youth action sessions and empower young people to express their views within services that affect them.

The role also involves supporting college students and apprentices during placements, providing supervision and opportunities for professional development, while ensuring safeguarding and DBS clearance are in place.