Youth Worker - School (Newtown High School)

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Newtown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Newtown is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver youth work programs aimed at improving the lives of young people. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and a commitment to helping youth engage in quality learning opportunities. Responsibilities include working in schools and establishing effective pastoral care for students.

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families.
• Ability to form positive relationships with at-risk children.
• Experience in delivering youth work programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth work provision in designated schools.
• Establish good working relationships with young people.
• Seek and respond to feedback from young people.

Skills

Enthusiasm for youth work

Strong relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Responsibility for the planning and organisation and delivery of youth work programmes in line with the Youth Work Curriculum Statement for Wales, Extending Entitlement, The Youth Engagement and Progression Framework and The Youth Work Strategy For Wales. So that young people can participate in high quality, informal learning opportunities that support their access to the 10 entitlements and enable them to have fun and support them as they progress into training and employment and independence as they develop into adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families
• Ability to form positive relationships and to act as a role model with children at risk of offending and committing anti-social behaviour
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to use tact and diplomacy when required
• Deliver youth work provision in designated schools including the delivery of regular, good quality information sessions
• Establish good working relationships with young people thus enabling effective pastoral care and the opportunity to provide information and appropriate advice and guidance
• Seek, review and respond to feedback from young people to inform service development and delivery, in line with National Participation Standards