Youth Worker
Tower Hamlets
£23/hr
Start date: ASAP
Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Youth Worker in the Tower Hamlets area.
Introduction:
Young Tower Hamlets is our new youth service that has been created to provide a diverse programme of free opportunities and support for young people aged 11 to 19 (25 with SEND) across the borough.
We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen interest to work with and inspire young people, making a difference in their life, supporting them to have voice & influence on services and to engage in positive activities within a universal open access youth setting.
You will be a part of a team that provides year-round safe spaces across the borough, bringing a variety of different methods and skills that aid in planning, organising and delivering universal and targeted youth activities and programmes.
Skills and knowledge:
- Communication skills - presentation, verbal & written
- The ability to work well on own initiative and with others
- Sensitivity and understanding of young peoples current issues, challenges and needs
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- To have a 'can do' attitude, be thorough and pay attention to detail
Note: roles are in person / face to face direct delivery working with young people in a Universal Youth Work settings across Tower Hamlets and will involve indoor / outdoor including some weekend working, prior notice will be provided.
Qualifications & Experience: The following will be considered.
- You'll need a minimum of a Level 1/2 NVQ JNC recognised Youth Support Worker qualification or something similar (Sports, Teaching, Youth Justice)
- Applications from candidates currently undertaking a formal qualification to work with young people.
- In addition, candidates with experience and qualifications of working with vulnerable young people i.e. young carers, those with SEND and or can speak Bengali / Somali (Desirable) are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants currently in Full Time/Part Time education will be considered for part time roles.
- Applications from candidates with a min of 2 years' experience of working with young people
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Willingness to be flexible and travel in and around the borough