We are seeking a Youth and Community Practitioner to work as part of a frontline team to deliver quality work which engages young people, through informal learning opportunities that provide support, direction and empower participants to achieve their potential.
Requirements
- Deliver youth and community work sessions, including drop-ins, mobile work, 1-to-1s, assemblies, and holiday club programmes
- Provide individual mentoring and support in schools and community settings
- Help young people set and work towards appropriate goals
- Support young people's social, emotional, physical, and educational development, building their skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities
- Empower and signpost young people through one-to-one and group work, helping them overcome challenges and access additional support
- Plan and take part in community projects and programmes that enable young people to express themselves, raise concerns, and explore future options
- Champion youth voices, ensuring young people influence decision-making, programme delivery, and opportunities for leadership
- Build and maintain strong local networks, acting as a key point of contact for young people, families, partners, and community organisations
- Ensure safe, high-quality delivery, including managing behaviour, maintaining resources, recording data, supervising staff and volunteers, and following safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection guidelines
Benefits
- An extra day of annual leave for each year of dedicated service
- A competitive salary that recognises your skills and dedication
- Free spaces for your dependents at our holiday clubs
- Free car parking at our centres for easy access to the workplace
