Job Description

Youth Worker - Part time

12.26 - 14.39 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

The working hours will be 1245pm-415pm Saturday and Sundays. There will be the option to work from two - eight sessions a month depending on your requirements.

This position will be working with us in Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home.

We are starting a new youth work project in Clare Lodge, Clare Lodge is a leading national provider of secure accommodation "welfare" only placements and the only all female unit in the UK

Job Summary:

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people?

To the young people who other's can't/won't work with?

Do you like a challenge that's very rewarding?

Are you, or do you aspire to be a fantastic youth worker?

Then come and work for Kinetic Youth.

We believe Youth Work works - do you?

We deliver youth work services to young people in prisons and secure children's homes.

We have a variety of roles to suit your experience, qualifications and interests and have flexibility with working hours.

Job Summary:

The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of various programmes of youth work in our new project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivery of youth clubs, activities and projects as directed Delivery of a comprehensive face to face curriculum programme of work to young people Effective planning and evaluation of programmes of delivery Support the Senior Youth Work Coordinator with delivery as directed Delivery of recorded and accredited outcomes for young people where possible Punctual and regular time keeping Provide timely, accurate and relevant management information as required Comply with Kinetic policies which support equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Person Specification:

Qualifications

NVQ qualification in youth work at level three (worker in charge) or equivalent.

Experience and skills

Recent and significant experience of working with young people in a youth work setting

Ability to plan, evaluate and review work with young people

Ability to communicate and work effectively with vulnerable and marginalised young people

Ability to work well as part of a team

Demonstrate good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise work

Ability to travel on a regular basis in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day between sites across the county

Competent in use of IT

Knowledge

Issues and legislation relevant to working with young people

Health and Safety, risk assessment and safeguarding procedures relevant to work with young people

Equality of opportunity, including how inequality affects the life chances of young people and their communities

Criminal Justice System as it affects young people

Special Conditions:

Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

If working within the prison environment HMPPS vetting will be undertaken.

Willingness to cover sessions at the last minute to support sickness at projects.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.26-14.39 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Experience:

Youth and community work: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person