Youth Worker — Evening & Weekend Drop-In Leader

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 9,800 - 9,900; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a Youth Worker for Pointers Drop-In Centre, Isle of Lewis. The role involves engaging with young people and volunteers, building relationships, identifying needs and responding to them.

You will help plan and run structured youth work sessions and youth awards, with PVG clearance required. The position requires the ability to supervise group sessions, knowledge of health and safety and child protection, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with young people.
• Ability to set up and supervise group sessions.
• Knowledge of health and safety and child protection implications for working with young people.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with young people and volunteers; identify needs and respond.
• Assist in planning and to deliver and evaluate structured youth work sessions and youth awards.

Skills

Youth work experience

Group session supervision

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a Youth Worker for Pointers Drop-In Centre, Isle of Lewis. The role involves engaging with young people and volunteers, building relationships, identifying needs and responding to them.

You will help plan and run structured youth work sessions and youth awards, with PVG clearance required. The position requires the ability to supervise group sessions, knowledge of health and safety and child protection, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.