Senior Youth Worker, Detached

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you passionate about building relationships with young people where they are? in public spaces, on estates and in parks? Join Lewisham’s dynamic Youth Service team as a Senior Detached Youth worker, engage with young people where they are, and support them to access services and opportunities in the community.

What’s the role?

You and the team will be out in Lewisham engaging with young people, providing guidance and building trusted relationships. You will manage and inspire a team of Youth Workers and volunteers in face-to-face delivery, understanding and being responsive to young people's needs and interests. You will monitor and evaluate progress and be innovative in finding solutions and working with partners to maximise opportunities for young people.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will have significant experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, in a variety of settings, including as a detached youth worker. You will enjoy the autonomy of detached work and understand the importance of the role in engaging with young people who might otherwise not have access to services and opportunities within the community.

You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and be able to identify risk factors for and with young people and be able to support appropriately. You will work well in a team and be able to lead others, be flexible and committed to the role.

Location

The job is primarily based in Lewisham, face to face with young people, for administration we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Relevant Level Youth and Community work (JNC) qualification or equivalent is needed
• Weekend working is required for this job
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Katy Brown -Katy.Brown@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£42,912.00-£44,937.00 per annum (SO2) 23 hours pro rata

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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