Youth and Community Worker (CRB) – Five posts*

Due to the commitment of Hull’s Children and Young Peoples Services in maintaining and developing a publicly funded youth work service we offer these new opportunities within the Youth Development Service.

You will develop and deliver opportunities and programmes of youth work that has a positive impact on the lives of young people. You will initiate and maintain relationships with young people that both enable and support their personal growth and development in working towards meeting their identified and often complex needs.

You will be session lead responsible for a small team including their health and safety whilst on delivery.

You will have JNC level 3 (NVQ) or equivalent in youth and community work (or willing to undertake qualification within 2 years of appointment) with practitioner experience (paid or voluntary) and have knowledge of theories, methods of formal and informal social education, knowledge and an understanding of current legislation relating to youth support and youth targeted services and in particular youth and community work.

You will be able to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the specific needs of vulnerable populations of young people and able to monitor and maintain a budget.

You must also demonstrate that you are able to work using your own initiative and have the ability to work under pressure, achieve quality work and meet competing deadline, have good verbal communication skills and able to communicate across a wide spectrum.

Please note you must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Shortlisting: 17 February
Interviews: 3 March

For an informal discussion please contact Liz Woolmington on (01482) 331228