Job Description

Job Purpose

Working within ACDI's youth work team there will be a strong requirement for innovation and creativity to encourage, inspire and support children and families living in Auchinleck and surrounding communities.

Delivery of programmes of empowering activities to assist them to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and enable them to take greater control of their lives.

You will have the ability to lead and undertake appropriate marketing activities in the community to ensure families are aware of the initiative.

You will help to deliver high quality and inspiring health and wellbeing workshop sessions that will achieve the programme outcomes complementing the Scottish Government National Outcomes.

Main Tasks

Manage and administer health and wellbeing projects and resources Mentor and support families to encourage social inclusion Liaise and network with Police, educational and social services; partner organisations Identify partner agencies to complement/add value to your work Work in ways which promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility To promote a culture of health and safety during project sessions To be responsible for the security of buildings, equipment and any monies collected in project sessions Prepare quality reports and contribute to monthly team meetings Participate in some weekend work and residential activities if and when required Manage work in line with ACDI policies and legal requirements including health and safety, child protection, equal opportunities, and financial regulation Any other duties as required by the post to ensure the success of the initiative. Organise, in consultation with young people, a range of weekly social, educational, recreational and vocational activities. Encourage young people to take responsibility for decision making which affects their lives.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

English Higher or equivalent Qualification in youth work Qualification in youth and community work (desirable)
Experience

Minimum of two years experience of working with young people. Experience in organising needs based activities Experience and/or qualification in outdoor pursuits' (desirable) Experience of residential activities with young people (desirable) Experience of working in a youth work team (desirable)
Skills and Attributes

Able to effectively communicate either verbally or in writing Computer literate Excellent organisational skills and the ability to organise own work schedules. Driving licence (desirable) Microsoft Office Software applications including Word and Power Point (desirable) Creative software ie. Canva, iMovie on iPad (desirable) Ability to assist young people with personal issues (desirable)
Values and Attitudes

Adaptability and flexibility within the working environment Non-judgemental in attitude Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to equal opportunities principles and practice An understanding of the problems associated with social exclusion
Knowledge

Knowledge of Auchinleck and surrounding communities Awareness of partner organisations

The post-holder must be prepared to work flexible hours with regular evening and weekend duties.

You are legally obliged to undertake a PVG check and share your result before you can begin in the role.

This role is made possible by Young Start funding by The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start aims to create opportunities for Scotland's children and young people aged eight to 24 to help them realise their full potential. Young Start is a grants programme run by The National Lottery Community Fund, which distributes money from dormant bank accounts. Dormant accounts are deposits of money in bank and building society accounts where there has been no activity for 15 years or more.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person