Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role

As a key member of Rathbone's Youth Services team, you will be responsible for leadership of youth work teams and support functions for the youth service, including:

Leading and managing teams of part-time staff and volunteers Organizing the planning and delivery of youth work programmes Delivering quality face to face youth work sessions with and alongside the staff team. Plan, manage and implement termly project plans for each project and area of work you are responsible for Monitor and evaluate the outputs and outcomes in line with funding agreements
The Senior Youth Worker is a post that is central to the success of Rathbone Youth Service as we look to strengthen our organisational sustainability. Alongside the Head of CYPS you will form part of the Youth Service Leadership Team. You will provide leadership and support to Youth Workers and Volunteers enabling us to provide the best possible service to the young people supported by Rathbone.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

Relationships with Young People

Develop positive and appropriate relationships with the young people who you are working with.

Develop materials and sessions plans which will maximize the opportunities to understand what the young people's needs are and meet these through the project programme.

To liaise with young people's parents/carers if appropriate, consulting with the young people throughout this process.

To engage young people in the decision-making process at the club including the set up and management of Rathbone Youth Board.

Staff Management

To provide on-going line management and support meetings to your youth work staff team.

Undertake supervision meetings and subsequent reviews of appraisal targets with all line managed staff.

To undertake and lead regular team pre brief and debrief sessions ensuring the recording, monitoring and evaluation of the session on Upshot.

Project and Budget Management

Develop your termly project plan and targets with your staff team and manage projects activities in line with Rathbone's policies and procedures.

Record, monitor and evaluate the learning outcomes and outputs for each area and session you are responsible for on Upshot.

To monitor and record expenditure in line with the financial procedures and policies of the youth club.

General

To undertake training and attend team meetings and staff supervision. Develop effective relationships with other agencies that are working with the young people. Work with Head of CYPS to secure project funding where appropriate

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:

Senior Youth Worker

We are experiencing an exciting time of development for the team and are currently looking to recruit two Senior Youth Workers. To support our range of children and young people, our team will be made up of specialist Youth Workers and volunteers bringing in relevant skills and experience. Whilst you will work across all of our Children, Young People and Families services you will have a specific focus in either Employment and IAG or Music Production.

Both roles will include an element of mentoring, relevant training will be provided to give you the necessary skills to deliver this.

Requirement

Key Skills/Experience - (E) Essential (D) Desireable

At least two years' experience of working in a youth club or youth work setting working face to face with young people both in groups and individually

E

Experience of delivering a range of informal, creative activities to young people

E

Experience of planning, recording, monitoring and evaluating youth work programmes with young people

E

Ability and Experience of leading a team

E

Ability and Experience of leading youth work programmes, activities and sessions in line with organisational policies and procedures

E

Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers

E

Experience of producing and formatting key documents to a high standard

E

Ability to organise a varied workload with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines

D

Ability to maintain quality of work in a pressurised environment

D

The ability to set up, manage and effectively use office systems and contact databases (MS Office including Excel)

D

Excellent communication skills - oral and written

E

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people's lives

E

Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, health and safety and diversity awareness policies and best practice

E

Understanding and awareness of Data Protection guidelines and confidentiality

D

Qualifications

Recognised JNC youth work qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 In Youth Work)

E

Personal attributes

Conscientious and reliable

D

Ability to encourage, motivate, and provide support to young people

D

Ability to work on own initiative

D

Working to tight deadlines

D

Problem solving attitude

D

High personal integrity and motivation

D

Ability to remain calm when working under pressure

D

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels.

D

Willingness to develop and learn new skills as required by the role

D

Circumstances

Must be able to work flexible hours,

i.e. evening and weekends according to the needs of the service.

Must be flexible about work location.

This role will be based in West Norwood, Lambeth however services are delivered across the locality. The post holder must be prepared to work at any other reasonable Rathbone location as directed.

Please note that Rathbone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include a standard DBS check.

If you are a disabled person, but are unable to meet some of the job requirements specifically because of your disability, please address this in your application. If you meet all the other criteria you will be shortlisted and we will explore jointly with you if there are ways in which the job can be changed to enable you to meet requirements.

All applicants must provide a full CV and a covering letter

explaining why they feel they fulfill the requirements of the post. Applications should be sent to Charline King, Head of Children and Young Peoples Services at

c.king@rathbonesociety.org.uk

Closing Date for applications is the 27th June 2025 5pm

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Rathbone is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you available to work flexibly including: evenings, weekends and residential work on occasion.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: Senior Youth Worker