Senior Youth Worker

We are looking for a professionally qualified Youth Work practitioner (JNC Recognised). Or A candidate who is willing and has the commitment to undertake a 3-year distance learning course at Level 6) (This is via the apprenticeship levy fund). Whilst being able to deliver to the role specification.

(The Youth Service will provide one day a week to support the training above, all other requirements ie, assignments, will be undertaken in your own time).

Candidates must have proven experience of managing Centre Based Youth Work or similar and experience of managing a team, ie Youth Workers, Tutors, Volunteers.

The primary focus is to manage and deliver the development and implementation of specific strategies, curriculum / programmes, monitoring and evaluating procedures, to ensure effective delivery of good quality youth work practice is developed, implemented and maintained, including working with vulnerable young people. Ie young people, known to Social Care, Youth Justice, those with disabilities/learning
difficulties, aged 11 -19 (up to 25 years with learning disabilities/difficulties).

The candidate will be responsible for health & safety, fire safety and risk management processes, including key building responsibilities in the Youth Centre.

The candidate must be able to partner and liaise with community groups and multi agency teams to increase the opportunity and offer to young people. Including being creative and proactive in applying for grant/funding opportunities and managing the Youth Centre’s resources and budget requirements.

You will also be working in a range of settings including, Youth Centre’s, schools and outreach work.

You will be required to work a flexible timetable during the day, after school and evening sessions in line with JNC terms & conditions.
Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We work within a contextual safeguarding framework in partnership with other agencies and internal council departments This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of
spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.

This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

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