Youth Worker
Job introduction
About the role
Are you passionate about working with young people?
Do you strive to make a difference?
We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who would like to make a difference to young people’s lives to join our ever-developing Youth Work Team across East Sussex
We are currently recruiting people who have transferable skills in working with young people in the Lewes, Wealden, Hastings and Eastbourne areas for our centre-based youth groups and our detached teams.
You will need to have a flexible approach in engaging young people and children in formal and informal settings; be empathetic, patient and understanding, and be passionate about working with young people to improve their engagement, enthusiasm, and well-being.
We support young people to engage in activities that promote emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as building important life and social skills, for example cooking, team building, social skills, supporting aspirations and career pathways.
As a Youth Worker you will work with young people aged 11-18 (up to 25 SEN) who may be experiencing an array of issues and help deliver a programme with other youth workers to meet their needs.
We engage young people mostly in group settings and can sign post into other agencies so that young people can make the most of other opportunities and develop their potential.
We promote their personal and social development, ensure that their voice is heard, and engage young people in activities and projects across the area.
You will need to be able to work flexibly, which will involve evenings.
In return we offer you:
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Generous local government pension scheme package.
- Access to wider training and development qualifications.
- A great team to work with.
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Stanley – Team Coordinator on 07876 037445
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests
Interviews will be in-person and dates will be confirmed after the post closes.
If selected for interview and you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Stanley – Team Coordinator on 07876 037445
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
