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Duke of Edinburgh Youth Support Worker

Essex County Council, Chelmsford

Duke of Edinburgh Youth Support Worker

£24149

Essex County Council, Chelmsford

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9a209486a59a4af2ab9c9c6559586e0e

Full Job Description

  • Working with, and supporting the core DofE team to deliver safe and enjoyable DofE training and expeditions
  • Being available to attend training and expeditions dates, at least one commitment per expedition season
  • Facilitate and encourage young people's learning and their personal and social development in accordance with the core values of youth work and the DofE Award
  • Support the delivery the DofE training programme in accordance with the DofE training framework and Essex Expedition policy including tents, safe stove usage, countryside code and emergency procedures.
  • Keep accurate and efficient administrative systems and record keeping as required
  • Provide information and data as required
  • Regularly encourage participation in chosen activities by participants
  • Encourage the use of eDofE by participants
  • Complete assessor reports when required to do so
  • Celebrate participants achievements as often as possible

    The post holder should have interest in working with and developing young people within outdoor education and possess a walking qualification or willing to undertake., A nationally JNC recognised qualification in youth support work, minimum Level 2 (QCF, VRQ, NVQ or Local) or a willingness to undertake a qualification
  • Experience of DofE Award programmes and expeditions
  • Driving licence and car use is essential. A D1 licence and trailer licence is desirable.
  • It is desirable for the post holder to hold the DofE Assessor Accreditation and to have completed The Intro to the DofE Course
  • Evidence of recent continuous professional development
  • Experience of working with innovative, social education programmes
  • Ability to develop work with young people to achieve planned outcomes
  • Experience of effective use of resources
  • Experience of successfully involving young people in decision making processes
  • Knowledge and experience of youth work methods and techniques.
  • Excellent level of numeracy, literacy (GCSE A - C or equivalent or demonstrable experience) and ICT
  • Work across Essex as per service needs

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