Sessional Youth Worker

As a member of Rathbone's Youth Services team, you will work directly with mainstream young people and those with learning disabilities and Autism in the planning and delivery of youth club programmes that will challenge, stimulate and provide new learning opportunities in line with the project/contract specifications. As well as fulfilling the following main functions:

• Planning and delivery of youth work programmes


• Delivering quality face to face youth work sessions with and alongside colleague's in the team.


• Plan, manage and implement termly project plans for each project and area of work you are responsible for


• Monitor and evaluate the outputs and outcomes in line with funding agreements


The Sessional Youth Worker is a post that is central to the success of Rathbone Youth Service as we look to strengthen our organisational sustainability. You will enable us to provide the best possible service to the young people supported by Rathbone.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

Relationships with Young People

• To ensure that all work undertaken is participative and actively challenges oppression and discrimination.


• To work as part of a team in the development of youth work within a project, working directly with young people as directed by the Senior Youth Worker or Head of Youth Service.


• To build and sustain relationships with young people individually and in groups.


• To ensure maximum access for all young people to youth work provision.


• To deliver innovative approaches to youth work that enables and encourages young people to have participation at all levels.


• Develop materials and sessions plans which will maximize the opportunities to understand what the young people's needs are and meet these through the project programme.


• To liaise with young people's parents/carers if appropriate, consulting with the young people throughout this process.


• To engage young people in the decision-making process at the club including the set up and management of Rathbone Youth Board.


Project and Budget Management


• Record, monitor and evaluate the learning outcomes and outputs for each area and session you are responsible for on Upshot.


• To monitor and record expenditure in line with the financial procedures and policies of the youth club.


General

• To work as a member of the team, sharing ideas and maintaining regular communication with other team members.


• To assist in project monitoring and use of Upshot.


• To undertake training and attend team meetings and staff supervision.



• Develop effective relationships with other agencies that are working with the young people.


• Work with Senior Youth Worker and Head of CYPS to secure project funding where appropriate


• To work evenings and weekends as negotiated., The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

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The Person Specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job. It will be used to compile any job advert and will also be used in the shortlisting and interview process for this post.

Requirement Essential/Desirable
Key Skills/Experience
At least two years' experience of working in a youth club or youth work setting working face to face with young people both in groups and individually E
Experience of delivering a range of informal, creative activities, Experience of planning, recording, monitoring and evaluating youth work programmes with young people E
Ability and Experience of leading a team E
Ability and Experience of leading youth work programmes, activities and sessions in line with organisational policies and procedures. E
Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers E
Experience of producing and formatting key documents to a high standard E
Ability to organise a varied workload with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. D
Ability to maintain quality of work in a pressurised environment. D
The ability to set up, manage and effectively use office systems and contact databases (MS Office including Excel) D
Excellent communication skills - oral and written E
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people's lives E
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, health and safety and diversity awareness policies and best practice E
Understanding and awareness of Data Protection guidelines and confidentiality D, Recognised JNC youth work qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 In Youth Work) E
Personal attributes
Conscientious and reliable D
Ability to encourage, motivate, and provide support to young people D
Ability to work on own initiative D
Working to tight deadlines D
Problem solving attitude D
High personal integrity and motivation D
Ability to remain calm when working under pressure D
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels. D
Willingness to develop and learn new skills as required by the role D
Circumstances
Must be able to work flexible hours, i.e. evening and weekends according to the needs of the service.
Must be flexible about work location. This role will be based in West Norwood, Lambeth however services are delivered across the locality. The post holder must be prepared to work at any other reasonable Rathbone location as directed.

Responsible For: Youth Work, delivery of specific youth work projects

Qualification: Level 1+ in Youth Work Practice

Hours of Work: Sessional, (minimum 6 hours per week) including evenings, weekends and residential work on occasion.

Salary: LLW