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Hertfordshire (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
No DBS check required
£23,496 pa progressing to £24,799 pa (pro rata for part time)
Advert Information
Job Title: Youth Support Workers
Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage.
Salary: £12.21 - £12.88 per hour
Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings.
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?
Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?
Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.
You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.
Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you'll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills.
Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.
Each session runs for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday - Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:
Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.
If you're passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you'll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable.
In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.
Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information Work for Services for Young People .
Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis.
Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here
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As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and you will be asked to answer mandatory key questions which are stated within the application form once you apply which are also specified within the job outline which you can find under \"Available Documents\" at the end of this advert.
If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.
Job Title: Youth Support Workers
Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage.
Salary: £12.21 - £12.88 per hour
Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings.
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?
Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?
Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.
You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.
Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you'll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills.
Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.
Each session runs for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday - Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:
- 5 hours = 2 sessions a week
- 7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week
- 10 hours = 4 sessions a week
Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.
If you're passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you'll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable.
In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.
Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information Work for Services for Young People .
Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis.
Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here
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As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and you will be asked to answer mandatory key questions which are stated within the application form once you apply which are also specified within the job outline which you can find under \"Available Documents\" at the end of this advert.
If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.
Closing date: Fri 29/11/2024 at 07:25
Job reference: HCC24769