Youth Worker

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,035 - 37,737; Full time

Job summary

A local authority youth services provider is seeking Youth Workers to join their team focusing on health and equalities. The role involves building strong relationships with organizations and delivering high-quality youth work across Birmingham. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Youth work and experience managing youth programmes. Competitive salary and opportunities for flexible working are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing youth work programmes and projects.
• Understanding of relevant policies, practices, and national frameworks.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain strong relationships with relevant organisations.
• Ensure high-quality youth work delivery across Birmingham Youth Service.
• Work collaboratively to promote creative ideas improving health outcomes.
• Contribute to performance targets and motivate young people.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education in Youth work with JNC qualification

Job description

Overview

Youth Worker (Health and Equalities) 2 x posts

Permanent. JNC Professional Range 19 – 21 - £36,035 - £37,737. Working 36.5 hours per week.

You will be based at the Lighthouse Young People Centre and have a city wide brief.

Responsibilities

• deliver and maintain strong relationships with relevant organisations and strengthen the outcomes for young people.
• ensure the implementation of systems across Birmingham Youth Service and the delivery of high‑quality youth work to our young people.
• work collaboratively with other Youth Workers, young people and stakeholders to promote creative ideas to improve health outcomes for young people.
• contribute to the performance targets across the delivery team and inspire and motivate the best provision to young people.

Qualifications

• educated to a degree level in Youth work with a JNC qualification.
• experience in managing and development youth work programmes and projects.
• understanding of relevant policies, practices, and national frameworks.
• excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.

Application Details

Please upload an up‑to‑date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.