Youth Worker for Winsford
Youth Worker for Winsford
You will have responsibility for the development and delivery for all group and school-based work within a geographical area of Winsford and other districts as and when required. You will ensure high-quality outcome based youth work is delivered in accordance with the Youth Service Strategy to positively impact on young people and communities.
The Post Holder will need to have a clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Winsford for a qualified Youth Worker to join a dynamic and established team.
Qualification Requirement
Applicants who are not currently qualified Youth Workers will be appointed at Apprenticeship Grade 6 and will be required to undertake a recognised Youth Work qualification.
The qualification is expected to take approximately 3 years to complete. On successful completion of the qualification, the postholder will progress to the appropriate qualified Youth Worker grade, in line with the Council’s pay and progression arrangements.
Our geographical based group work consists of 5 distinct delivery points that include
Targeted Open Access
SEND Youth Provision
LGBTQ+ Provision
Youth Voice
Detached work within the community
To deliver this work you will manage a team of part-time Youth Support Workers to ensure high-quality group work is delivered. You will manage, plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate targeted youth work, develop and deliver needs led and time-bound projects and initiatives to inform and educate young people in response to risky behaviours.
The role will require you to hold or to be working towards the Degree in Youth and Community Work or equivalent and have a clear understanding of the national policy framework and legislation relating to young people and a good knowledge of Youth Work issues and participative approaches to work with young people. There is an option for an apprentice role to be considered for the correct candidate.
We are looking for people with initiative, self-motivation, are enthusiastic and have excellent empathy and listening skills and have experience of delivering Youth Work and positive engagement with young people.
The role is full time; 37 hours per week.
For further information regarding the role please contact Ellie Hughes: Eleanor.hughes@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
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Salary range
- £32,578 - £35,570 per year