Youth Worker

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people?

To the young people who other’s can’t/won’t work with?

Do you like a challenge that’s very rewarding?

Are you, or do you aspire to be a fantastic youth worker?

Then come and work for Kinetic Youth.

We believe Youth Work works – do you?

We deliver youth work services to young people in prisons

We have a variety of roles to suit your experience, qualifications and interests and have flexibility with working hours.

Job Summary:

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of various programmes of youth work across the Kinetic portfolio in line with Kinetic Youth Ltd Policies and Procedures.

Main duties and Responsibilities:
· Delivery of youth clubs, activities and projects as directed

· Delivery of a comprehensive face to face curriculum programme of work to young people

· Delivery of recorded and accredited outcomes for young people where possible

· Contribute to the planning and evaluation of delivery

· Support the Youth Work Coordinator and Senior Youth Work Coordinator with delivery as directed

· Punctual and regular time keeping

· Communicate effectively with colleagues and partners

· Provide timely, accurate and relevant management information as required

· Comply with Kinetic Policies which support equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Person Specification:
Qualifications

A relevant part time qualification in youth work or working towards

Experience and skills

Experience of working with young people

Ability to communicate and work effectively with vulnerable and marginalised young people

Ability to work well as part of a team

Demonstrate good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise work

Ability to travel on a regular basis in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day between sites across the county

Competent in use of IT

Knowledge

Issues and legislation relevant to working with young people

Equality of opportunity, including how inequality affects the life chances of young people and their communities

Criminal Justice System as it affects young people

Other

Ability to work unsocial hours on a regular and frequent basis, notably evenings and weekends

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £10.38-£14.39 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person