Youth Workers - Islesburgh Community Centre - SIC08471

Shetland Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Youth Worker to enhance youth work opportunities across various settings. The role requires collaborating with schools and other agencies to support youth in personal and social development. Candidates must be prepared to join the PVG Scheme. This is a part-time position offering flexible work arrangements with a focus on community engagement in a stunning natural environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Interview expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work settings.
• Ability to collaborate with schools and agencies.
• Skills in facilitating social and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities.
• Work closely with volunteers and youth work staff.
• Maximise opportunities for young people's access to development.

Job description

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The Youth Worker’s role is to contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in a variety of settings, including youth clubs and in collaboration with schools and other agencies. Youth Workers will report to a Youth Development Worker and will work closely with other youth work staff and volunteers to maximise opportunities for young people to access social and personal development as well as learning opportunities.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is E
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• 2 x Temporary Part Time posts for 5.0 Hours per Week , 40.00 weeks per year
• Temporary contracts for approximately 12 months
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Isleburgh Community Centre, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Martin Summers, Team Leader, Tel - Phone number: 01595744490, Email - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here