Job Description

Reports to: Director of Youth Programmes

Responsible for: Youth Hub Delivery

The Role:

Legends Youth Workers deliver meaningful youth work to children and young people aged 8-18 in need. The role involves taking the lead in organising and partaking in an inclusive programme of activities, trips and adventures supporting children and young people to thrive.

Purpose:

To deliver highly effective and enjoyable youth programmes, including weekly youth groups, holiday activities, overnight adventures and 1-2-1 mentoring support to young people considered in need within the nominated district and surrounding areas, where young people will receive meaningful support and be provided the time, opportunities and resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and develop youth programmes that will attract and engage children and young people in need, positively impact on their personal and social development and achieve the overall aims of the programme in line with YLF's mission Establish consistent trusting relationships between young people and staff/volunteers supporting the activities in order promote their personal development To oversee the staffing of sessions, supervise volunteer youth workers, and ensure required ratios are in place Provide 1-2-1 mentoring when required, in the community, at hubs or in schools, to assist young people with goals and overcome barriers to engagement Deliver programmes/support that is trauma-healing and actively seeks to reduce the potential of re-traumatisation of participants Deliver activities that are inclusive and accessible to young people from differing cultural backgrounds, young people with additional needs, children and young people with physical, learning and developmental disabilities Ensure activities are risk-assessed, with robust measures in place to ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants, including staff and volunteers Involve young people and other stakeholders in co-production of the Programme, ensuring they have input in the design, delivery and evaluation , obtaining very regular feedback utilising a variety of media Ensure that activities participated in, and their associated learning and achievements are appropriately measured, recognised and reported on accordingly in agreed formats To submit reports on take-up, outcomes, impact and satisfaction to YLF management and commissioners/funders To work collaboratively with YLF's marketing team to ensure the activity programme is well promoted amongst children and young people, carers and families, schools and within social services via networking and associated promotional activities, and to external funders and supporters To recruit, train, direct, encourage, motivate and support staff and volunteers involved in delivering activities, assuring a rewarding experience for volunteers and excellent volunteer retention To work with YLF district youth workers across the county to assure consistency in programme delivery and collaborative working, providing cover and assistance in other districts as and when required To be fully conversant with the charity's safeguarding procedures and code of conduct ensuring that all staff and volunteers involved in activities are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and the actions they may need to take To ensure that administration relating to the provision of activities is completed efficiently and that all expenditure is appropriately authorised, monitored and recorded, and within budget To be responsible for ensuring effective communication and liaison with those who have parental responsibility for children and young people engaging in activities and also with relevant professionals, keeping waiting lists to a minimum To ensure that the recording and retention of all personal data complies with GDPR and the Young Lives Foundation's data protection policy To participate in regular supervision and appraisals and engage in learning and development opportunities To represent the Young Lives Foundation at meetings, conferences, training events, and to give presentations To provide cover or additional support for colleagues, as required

Other

The youth worker is required to work flexible hours, including regular evenings and weekends and during school holidays, and to be available to lead residential trips and adventures away Youth groups currently run weekly during the evenings; the successful applicant must be able deliver the groups on these days and offer flexibility Applicants must be able to drive and have use of a car for business purposes, to transport young people and/or equipment. It will be an advantage you are a able to drive a minibus

Location:

Multiple positions available in New Ash Green / Sittingbourne / Gravesend / Maidstone

Salary:

12.50 p/h

Hours:

Sessional

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Please note the applications will be closed as soon as we have received sufficient applications.

Interview Dates: TBC

Interviews will consist of an interview exercise with care experienced young people and a formal interview with line management

How to Apply:

Please complete and return an application form that can be completed online or downloaded from:

https://ylf.org.uk/recruitment/

You will be asked to provide three references as part of the application form

Diversity Statement

YLF is explicitly and actively committed to inclusivity, equality, and reflecting the diversity of the communities served. Nobody involved in YLF's activities will be disadvantaged on the grounds of age, disability, gender, language, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, social class, religion, political views, marital status or health matters. The charity promotes equal opportunities for all, not only seeking to challenge all discrimination and encouraging tolerance but also appreciating the value of different cultures and lifestyles. YLF particularly encourage people to apply who are from sections of society that are currently underrepresented. This includes, but is not limited to, people with a disability, and individuals from ethnic minorities. We would also particularly welcome applications from care leavers or individuals with care experience.

Thank you - we look forward to hearing from you

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 28 per week

Work Location: In person