Job Opportunity: Youth Worker Location: City of London
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? Do you possess the enthusiasm and dedication to support their personal and social development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Youth Worker to join our team in Ealing, London. As a Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in engaging with young people, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for personal growth and development. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and contribute to building a stronger and more inclusive community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with young people in a variety of settings, including youth clubs, schools, and community centers.
- Provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to young people facing challenges and adversity.
- Plan and deliver a range of engaging and educational activities, workshops, and events aimed at promoting positive behavior and social skills development.
- Facilitate group discussions and workshops on topics such as mental health, relationships, and personal development.
- Build positive relationships with young people, parents, schools, and partner organizations to promote collaboration and support networks.
- Advocate for the needs and interests of young people within the local community and liaise with relevant agencies to access additional support services.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with young people in a youth work, mentoring, or similar capacity is desirable but not essential.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people and a commitment to their well-being and personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and adaptability in delivering youth-focused activities and programs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-focused approach to challenges.
- A commitment to upholding safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
Benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay, with salaries disbursed every Friday, providing financial stability and peace of mind for our dedicated staff.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our supportive and inclusive organization.
- Access to comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance your skills and knowledge as a Youth Worker.
- The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and contribute to building a stronger, more resilient community.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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