YVAP Student Worker

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
Life experience and enthusiasm is essential for this role, in addition to having understanding of young people's participation and how they can be supported to influence decision making and take part in civic life.

What’s the role?

YVAP Student Worker

The person appointed to the YVAP Student Worker role will be required to support the work of the Young Mayor, Children's Safeguarding partnership board.

This role is part time, 6 hrs a week on a 1 year, Fixed Term Contract

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

The role requires someone who can work as part of the team to develop opportunities for young people to get involved in their local areas.

Location
The post will have an office base in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, however many of the posts duties will be carried out in the Lewisham’s Open Spaces and with the parks service based at Wearside Service Centre, Ladywell.

Special conditions

• DBS Disclosure Required: Yes
• 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 Katherine.Brown@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£30,225.00 - £30,654 pro rata (Scale 2)

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.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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