Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, committed and enthusiastic Senior Youth Worker to join a highly motivated and successful team here at Durham Area Youth. This role holds additional responsibility for planning and leading sessions and projects.

This is a hugely rewarding role and one that requires a proactive, organised and practical approach to ensure programmes are delivered effectively and efficiently.

The post holder will plan, undertake and lead youth work sessions and projects, working directly with young people aged 6-18 years old, helping them to build trusted relationships, becoming more informed during key development ages and having a voice at the heart of making decisions that provide a sense of purpose and achievement.

They will also oversee delivery, site management, staff and volunteer delivery team, attendance, subs and tuck, equipment, first aid and safeguarding.

You will be passionate about empowering young people to make positive change for themselves and their communities. You will be able to be agile, having the ability to adapt your approach, using your own initiative, whilst also working effectively as part of a team. You will show authenticity in your work, be open to empathetic conversations and be trustworthy.

You will have experience and an awareness of all or some of the following, delivery of quality youth work practise, safeguarding, confidentiality, risk assessments and social action. Current driving licence/able to meet the travel requirements of the post required.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

The Senior Youth Worker is a varied role, areas of focus will be set through performance objectives and accountable for:

Leading on the development and delivery of specific projects

Delivering positive activities for example sports, arts and cooking

Encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality

Having conversations with children and young people, identifying the issues affecting them and giving information and guidance about appropriate services

Keeping registers, writing evaluation reports and overseeing the inputting of data into our management information system

Managing equipment, tuck shop items and resources efficiently

Handling cash for sessions inline with our financial management policy

Build strong relationships with local community partners such as schools, other charities.

Organise trips, educational experiences and residentials

Support the delivery of project based and targeted youth work activities

Encourage participation and decision-making, which enables young people to make choices and take responsibility for their actions.

To support and guide the youth team including staff and volunteers in the delivery of high quality youth sessions

Promote the work of Durham Area Youth within the local area and community in a positive manner, always role modelling Durham Area Youth values.

Prepare and present reports as required, highlighting the work we are doing and the opportunities for change.

Carry out the role of designated safeguarding lead for onsite delivery

Ensure all safeguarding records are kept up to date and policies followed

Ensure safety of all young and vulnerable people; reporting on safeguarding, first aid and risk management (on and off site)

Carry out risk assessments for centres and off site activities

Act as a role model for young people by;

o Actively promoting equal opportunities, encourage participation, decision-making and responsibility amongst young people.

o Valuing and promoting diversity and inclusion in the development and delivery of the programme.

o Managing time and resources effectively.

o Actively contributing to the training and development activities of the organisation.

o Commit to continuing professional development to meet changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities.

o Inspiring young people to engage in the services and understand and appreciate the role of youth work as a career opportunity

Support with fundraising activities and events led by young people, staff and volunteers in support of Durham Area Youth

Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work

Any other duties as would be expected of a youth worker in a youth-led service

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 23,400.00-24,960.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person