Youth and Community Development Worker
Part-Time – 15 hours per week
£29,250 per annum FTE (£11,700 pro rata 15 hours)
Fixed-Term – Initial 12 months contract
Job Reference – WR24
If you are looking for a meaningful job, a caring, progressive work environment and an opportunity to reach your fullest potential, consider a career with the YMCA.
We are seeking individuals who are inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference.Working with us means helping children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their self-esteem and potential in new ways.
Job Role:We are looking to appoint an experienced youth worker to lead on the delivery and development of our youth and community work offer in Rotherham with a particular focus on Kimberworth Park, Kimberworth and Eastwood.
A key function of the role will be build on relationships with existing youth and community organisations to understand any gaps in provision and partnership opportunities for the development of YMCA Youth Work activities. Approx 33% of the role will involve direct delivery and engagement with children, young people and families through delivery of our Cadent funded programme.The remaining 66% will support the development of the YMCA’s programmes offer including developing partnerships and funding opportunities.
Working Pattern: One evening session of up to 4 hours direct delivery one evening a week.Purpose of the Job:
- To plan and deliver our Cadent ‘Safe and Well Communities’ and ‘Cost of Living’ fund workshops and activities
- To lead the on the ground development of the YMCA programmes offer in Rotherham
- To establish partnership opportunities with likeminded youth and community organisations for the mutual benefit of young people
- To consult with young people on the gaps in local provision
- To work towards a funding plan including development of small funding applications
- To report consultation findings to the Board and Management team.
- Flexible working environment
- Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
- An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
- The post holder must be aware of equal opportunity principles and comply with the YMCA’s equal opportunity procedures.
- Job Share will also be considered
For further information and to complete an application form for the above role, please visit - https://www.ymca-fyldecoast.org/about-ymca-fylde-coast/careers-at-ymca-fylde-coast/
Closing date for this role is Monday 7th October 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.
When applying for this position please quote Job Reference – WR24