Youth Worker
The Swan Youth Project
| Job Title: | Youth Worker |
| Reporting To: | Manager |
| Location: | The SWAN Youth Centre, Berkhamsted and local area. |
| Core Hours: | Monday – Friday 10.45am – 6.15pm (39 wks a year)
Additional hours as required for evenings, weekends & school holidays Full time position – £10:90p/h |
| Are you able to inspire, motivate and guide young people to navigate challenges successfully. Do you want the opportunity for continued career development and supported personal growth? If so, there is a place on The Swan Youth Project team for YOU!
ABOUT THE SWAN YOUTH PROJECT The Swan Youth Project (SYP) Limited is a Berkhamsted based registered charity which provides a safe place for young people as they develop into responsible adults. To support them in this we provide a daily drop in facility with organised activities complemented by ‘extra-curricular’ ones such as visits, summer programmes, workshops, music gigs and so much more. The SYP situated on Berkhamsted High Street, offers to all 11-16+ years old of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, a safe and secure recreational facility within which they can relax and socialise away from the stresses of school or home life. The SYP centre is well equipped with a DJ booth, pool table, table football, Internet room, chill-out room, Wii & Xbox, coffee bar and a fully equipped band practice room. A free snack and hot drink are offered to all members (some of whom may not have eaten all day). ABOUT YOU: The ideal candidate will: · Be Resilient with a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to demanding and ever-changing situations · Have a Passion for working with young people and a genuine interest in their personal development and well-being · Excellent pastoral skills including active listening, empathy, and building rapport with our members · Have the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure and sometimes challenging situations. · Be flexible with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt in an ever-changing environment · Be a team player and contribute to the running of sessions and programmes for the benefit of all members ABOUT THE ROLE: You will help plan, execute and engage in activities that enhance member development. Duties will include: · Assist with set up and running of sessions & projects (both in the centre and offsite activities / trips) · Engage and build positive relationships with young people · Respond to challenging situations: Demonstrate adaptability when dealing with challenging behaviors or crisis situations. Promote a calm and safe environment for both the young people and the staff. · Be able to work flexibly in addition to core hours · Ensure completion of all required centre checks within agreed timescale. · Take the lead on SYP’s social media output Additional Info · We offer a range of training both in house and external to enable continued self-development to deliver high level provision to our members. · The SWAN Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse members of the community. · All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a DBS check and subscribe to the DBS update service · The centre is close to public transport IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE ABOVE VACENCY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.theswanyouthproject.co.uk/ FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE WORK WE DO AND ALSO EMAIL YOUR CV TO manager@swanyouthproject.co.uk THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30TH JUNE 2023. |
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