YoMo - Job Vacancy - Sessional Youth Worker

Job Title: Sessional Youth Worker

Location: Young Movers Glenburn Centre 6 Glenburn Place G34 9AN

Contract: Min of 8 hours per week

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Probationary Period: 3 months

Accountability: Project Coordinator

MAIN DUTIES

To plan, prepare and develop a new YouthBank in the North West.
To engage young volunteers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of YouthBank.
To work as part of a team and develop positive trusting relationships with young people.
To make regular contact with young people in order to identify, assess, and meet their formal and informal educational needs, and to encourage higher self expectations, standards and skills.
Support the personal and social development of young people through this creative program.

GENERAL DUTIES

To share responsibility with members of the youth work team in planning outings/trips, and devise relevant training and educational programmes for young people.
To participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and one to one supervision sessions where appropriate.
Collate evidence and reports of activity from volunteers for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Adhere to and implement all YoMo’s policies.
To undertake any other appropriate tasks, as identified by the co-ordinator or management committee.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential	Desirable
Relevant experience in Youth Work	Relevant qualification in Youth Work
Experience of delivering Youth Achievement Awards	Training in child protection, first aid and training specific to working with young people
Excellent interpersonal skills, experience of working directly with young people and community groups and young people	Experience of completing personal development plans with young people
Able to maintain accurate records in support of monitoring and evaluation	Experience of building relationships with community partners
A passion for working with young people	Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
Understanding the issues affecting young people	Hold a current clean drivers licence
Good computer skills, proficient with MS office applications
Self-motivated, solution focused and positive thinker
Be prepared to undergo clearance from PGV disclosure system

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