Youth Voice Facilitator (Sessional, Flexible Hours)

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council invites applications for a Sessional Youth Worker to support the Youth Voice & Influence Service in Sheffield. You will help ensure young people are listened to, involved and able to shape services locally, regionally and nationally.

The role is 7 hours per week, with some evening sessions and occasional Saturdays or school holidays. You do not need to be a professionally qualified youth worker; experience with young people and a commitment to inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working or volunteering with young people (11–25).
• Understanding of youth participation and involvement activities.
• Passion for supporting young people to share their views and take part in social action.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and creative youth work practice.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of youth voice and influence activities across the city.
• Assist in facilitating group sessions, meetings and events with diverse groups of young people.
• Support young people to take part in consultations, social action and decision-making opportunities.
• Build positive relationships to encourage regular participation and reduce barriers to involvement.

Skills

Experience with young people

Youth participation

Passion for social action

Equality and inclusion

Job description

Sheffield City Council invites applications for a Sessional Youth Worker to support the Youth Voice & Influence Service in Sheffield. You will help ensure young people are listened to, involved and able to shape services locally, regionally and nationally.

The role is 7 hours per week, with some evening sessions and occasional Saturdays or school holidays. You do not need to be a professionally qualified youth worker; experience with young people and a commitment to inclusion are essential.