Lead Youth Worker
Lead Youth Worker - Saltburn Christian Projects (Doorway)
Contract Type: Fix Term
Salary: £28,000 FT (per annum)
Location: Emmanuel Church Outreach TS12 1LE
Closing Date: TBC
Hours: 37 hours per week
Interview Date(s): TBC
Background:
This role is for an initial 12 month period, but with a funding plan in place to extend if possible.
Doorways are building on 28 years’ experience in working with young people within our area. The project supports young people in their emotional health and well-being, and practical life skills.
Doorways engages particularly with young people 11 to 18s and where appropriate, parents too.
This post will be line managed by a voluntary management team, providing strategic leadership and operational guidance.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out day to day project administrative duties
• One to one listening/ mentoring – emotional well-being support for young people.
(Most of these will take place within Huntcliff School, where there is a strong staff support network from 5 years established work)
• Engage with local young people through our established After School’s drop-in at ECHO and Holiday activities.
• Provide leadership and support for a team of volunteers, who will assist (where necessary) in the delivery of the project’s services.
• Implement the projects’ policies and procedures in working with young people, to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Prepare necessary reports for Trustees and funding providers.
Holidays:
The holiday year runs from 1st August to 31st July. Entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (pro rata)
Personal Requirements
Essential:
• Commitment to Christian faith & values
• Working with young people
• Wellbeing support/mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Safeguarding qualification
• Working within a budget
• Excellent IT skills and use of Internet
• Report writing and project monitoring
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and lead people
Desirable:
• Spiritually mature
• Qualification in Youth work
• Experience working in voluntary sector
• Information/ advice & guidance
• Creative skills and use of initiative
• Knowledge of local area/ groups & organisations
• Health & safety awareness
• Be able to contribute to effective teamwork
To apply for this role, email your CV and cover letter to Richard Smelt on [email protected]
