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Bradford YMCA; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave 23–28

Job sharing

Hybrid/remote option

Job summary

Bradford YMCA is seeking a dynamic Part-Time employee to join the Children, Young People and Families team to deliver whole family work and one2one work with children, young people and parents in settings including family homes, schools, youth and community settings.

The role focuses on outcomes such as good early years development, improved mental and physical health, safety from abuse, and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to holistically address identified needs of children/young people aged 0-19 in paid or voluntary capacity.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole family work and one-to-one work with children, young people and parents in family homes, schools, youth and community settings.
• Support families to achieve outcomes such as good early years development, improved health, and safer households.
• Promote recovery and reduce harm from substance use and improve family relationships.
• Support crime prevention and safeguarding, including safety from abuse and exploitation.
• Assist with financial stability and travel where required.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Holistic assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Part Time hours of 22.5 or up to 30 hours per week

Job Reference – BRAD46

If you are looking for a meaningful job, a caring, progressive work environment and an opportunity to reach your fullest potential, consider a career with the YMCA. We are seeking individuals who are inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their self-esteem and potential in new ways.

The role

We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual to join our Children, Young People and Families team to deliver whole family work and one2one work with children, young people and parents in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, youth and community settings.

Keyworkers will support families to achieve the following outcomes:

• Good early years development
• Improved mental and physical health
• Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance use
• Improved family relationships
• Children safe from abuse and exploitation
• Crime prevention and tackling crime
• Safe from domestic abuse
• Financial stability

About you

Are you inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives? Do you have experience of working to holistically address identified needs of children/young people aged 0-19 in paid or voluntary capacity and a minimum L3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent? Interested in applying?

To the successful candidate we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Comprehensive induction and essential training courses provided relating to the job role
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (excluding bank holidays)
• The post holder must be aware of equal opportunity principles and comply with the YMCA Bradford equal opportunity procedures.
• Job Share will also be considered
• This post involves work in the community and travel. The candidate can be based from the office full time or hybrid with some work from home as appropriate to the role.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider you application unsuccessful at this time. Thank you for your understanding.