Jobs Youth Worker Level 1, Maternity Cover Salary: £25,734 - £28,730 (pro rata) Closing Date: 29 July 2024 Contract Type: 9-month maternity cover (August start) Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in empowering youth to shape their own services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in empowering youth to shape their own services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Benefits – Company Pension, free parking, reduced access to Gym, C2W We are seeking an experienced Level 1 Youth Worker to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with young people, primarily aged 16-18, up to 25 with disabilities, and from diverse backgrounds. Key Responsibilities: · Lead and deliver activities and events to support and engage young people. · Understand and address the needs and challenges faced by youth. · Positively engage with young people to improve behaviour, skills, and confidence. · Plan and deliver sessions to a diverse group of young people. · Ensure adherence to safeguarding practices and procedures. Why Join Us? Make a real impact on the lives of young people. Work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Opportunity for further career development. A Little Bit About Us! Youth Moves is a youth work charity deeply committed to the transformative power of youth work relationships. We collaborate with young people, families, schools, and communities across South Bristol, focusing on those who need our help the most, particularly in the UK's most deprived areas. We empower young people to take responsibility for their actions, make positive choices, and achieve self-sufficiency. We offer a range of services, including: Youth Club Provision One-to-One Mentoring · Youth Participation Programmes · Targeted Outreach and Group Work · Positive Activities · Social Action and Volunteering Opportunities Our mission is to support young people in making a successful transition to adulthood by providing high-quality programs that foster long-term, positive changes in their lives. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. If you are committed to youth work and want to be part of a team that values the voice of young people, apply now and be a part of something meaningful. Apply Now and Join Us in Making a Difference! Please refer to the job description below and return both application forms to Debbie Jarman: [email protected] Job Description Application Form Part 1 Application Form Part 2 GDPR Privacy policy for applicants Young Persons Mentor Salary: £16.50 per hour (uplift to £18.00 from April 2024) Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 17:00 Contract Type: Sessional / hourly We are looking for volunteers/paid adults to mentor young people within their communities on a 1-to-1, weekly basis. We work with young people aged 8-18 years, prioritising those who are disengaged from school, socially isolated or experiencing poor mental health. Aims of mentoring:• To build up supportive, trusting relationships• To provide positive role models• To set goals to improve wellbeing and self-esteem• To try new activities and having fun together• To engage with the local communityWe will provide:• Induction & ongoing support for the role, including safeguarding, Support from our coordinator throughout your mentoring journey, with a one-to-one supervision every 12 weeks• Reimbursement of volunteering expenses, weekly (volunteers only)• A reference for job/volunteering applications You will gain:• Experience in supporting young people to identify/work towards goals.• Experience working with people from many different backgrounds• Skills in active listening, advocacy, mentoring and goal-setting• Opportunities within Youth Moves What we expect from you: • Full commitment to mandatory safeguarding training, weekly mentoring sessions and providing feedback on sessions/goal-setting to the mentoring co-ordinator• Positive representation of Youth Moves promoting equal opportunities and respect• Compliance with all policies, including maintaining appropriate boundaries• Excellent communication with us throughout – including re-arranging sessions, changes to your personal circumstances, safeguarding issues.• Reliable commitment to your mentee• Attendance at your supervision every 12 weeks Please find Job Description, Expression of Interest Form and GDPR Privacy Notice here: breakthroughmentorjobdescription.pdf youthmovesbreakthroughmentoringexpressionofinterestform.pdf ymgdprprivacynoticeforjobapplicantsjanuary2024master.pdf Manage Cookie Preferences