Youth Worker for Winsford

Cheshire West and Chester; Winsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council invites applications for a qualified Youth Worker based in Winsford. You will develop and deliver group and school-based work across Winsford and other districts as needed, ensuring high-quality, outcome-based youth work in line with the Youth Service Strategy.

You will lead a team of part-time Youth Support Workers, plan, deliver and evaluate targeted youth work, and develop needs-led projects to educate young people about risky behaviours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Youth and Community Work or equivalent; required or pursued.
• Understanding of national policy framework relating to young people.
• Apprenticeship option for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality targeted youth work across multiple delivery points.
• Lead and manage a team of part-time Youth Support Workers.
• Plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate targeted youth work and time-bound projects.
• Inform and educate young people about risky behaviours.

Skills

Youth work

Team management

Education

Degree in Youth and Community Work

Job description

You will have responsibility for the development and delivery for all group and school-based work within a geographical area of Winsford and other districts as and when required. You will ensure high-quality outcome based youth work is delivered in accordance with the Youth Service Strategy to positively impact on young people and communities.

The Post Holder will need to have a clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Winsford for a qualified Youth Worker to join a dynamic and established team.

Qualification Requirement

Applicants who are not currently qualified Youth Workers will be appointed atApprenticeship Grade 6and will be required to undertake a recognised Youth Work qualification.

The qualification is expected to take approximately 3 years to complete. On successful completion of the qualification, the postholder will progress to the appropriate qualified Youth Worker grade, in line with the Council’s pay and progression arrangements.

Our geographical based group work consists of 5 distinct delivery points that include

• Targeted Open Access
• SEND Youth Provision
• LGBTQ+ Provision
• Youth Voice
• Detached work within the community

To deliver this work you will manage a team of part-time Youth Support Workers to ensure high-quality group work is delivered. You will manage, plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate targeted youth work, develop and deliver needs led and time-bound projects and initiatives to inform and educate young people in response to risky behaviours.

The role will require you to hold or to be working towards the Degree in Youth and Community Work or equivalent and have a clear understanding of the national policy framework and legislation relating to young people and a good knowledge of Youth Work issues and participative approaches to work with young people. There is an option for an apprentice role to be considered for the correct candidate.

We are looking for people with initiative, self-motivation, are enthusiastic and have excellent empathy and listening skills and have experience of delivering Youth Work and positive engagement with young people.

The role is full time; 37 hours per week.

For further information regarding the role please contact Ellie Hughes: [e-mail]