Youth & Community Worker Professional Grade 6
Service Care Solutions are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth & Community Worker to join Liverpool City Council's Children & Young People Services team. You will play a key role in supporting young people to engage in positive activities, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential.
£18.Service Care Solutions are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth & Community Worker to join Liverpool City Council's Children & Young People Services team. You will play a key role in supporting young people to engage in positive activities, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential.
£18.10 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay35 hours per week
3 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this
Key Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate engaging youth provision in partnership with the Centre Manager and Management Committee.Lead and manage a part-time evening staff team and volunteers.
Plan and deliver a programme of activities that meet the needs of young people and promote their personal and social development.
Ensure young people’s voices are heard and reflected in the centre’s services.
Advocate for young people and ensure their safety and wellbeing by working closely with parents, carers, and fellow professionals.
Identify opportunities for funding and project development to expand youth services.
Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of the project.
Maintain accurate records of interventions and assessments.
Requirements
Experience working directly with children and young people in a youth work or community setting.Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people and how to support their development.
Ability to engage and build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
Experience in planning and delivering activities and youth provision.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team of staff and volunteers.
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends as required.
Apply NowIf you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk