Jobs, fresher vacancy - Youth Support Worker • UK

Company: Brackenberry

UK

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Youth Support Worker, on a 1.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Hours per week: 18.00Rate of Pay: £18.62 - £24.54 per hour Summary: This post will be responsible for delivering and developing youth work sessions for young people as part of the Young Tower Hamlets universal safe spaces offer across the borough. Responsibilities: To establish, develop and maintain positive voluntary relationships with young people accessing the Young Tower Hamlets universal safe spaces offer. To effectively engage with young people through one-to-one conversations and group work activities contributing towards the holistic personal, social, emotional and educational development of young people.To support young people in their understanding of risk and empowering young people to take positive action which promotes wellbeing and safety. To assist in signposting and referring young people to other universal, targeted and specialist services where appropriate to ensure that the needs of young people are met. To participate in the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of the universal safe spaces offer. This includes centre based, off-site activities and residential experiences for young people. Knowledge Required: An understanding of the factors affecting young people locally. An understanding of equal opportunities, anti discriminatory practice and ability to apply into work with young people, colleagues, partners and communities. Requirements: A recognised Youth Work Qualification (Level 2) or willingness to work towards achieving qualification as part of the probationary period. Effectively engaging with young people individually or in groups which demonstrates the ability to quickly engage young people, develop rapport and maintain positive relationships. Establish appropriate boundaries and respond suitably to behaviours displayed by young people to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. Ability to develop and deliver positive activities which facilitate young peoples holistic development. Experience of working in partnership with other services for young people. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #RQ1517138