Youth Support Workers in Charge

Job Introduction

Job Title: Youth Support Worker in Charge
Salary Range: £29,644 pa progressing to £33,066 pa (pro rata for part time)
Hours: Part Time (18.5 hours per week) which includes four 2.5hour evenings during term time with flexible daytime hours and additional hours often available.
Job Location: North Herts and Hertsmere
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services

About the team

Services for Young People (SfYP) supports young people across Hertfordshire to develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to make successful transitions into adulthood. Working with vulnerable and at-risk young people aged 11 to 17 and up to 25 for young people with SEND. The primary purpose of SfYP is "enabling young people to succeed" through the delivery of targeted prevention and early intervention work to address emerging needs, improve life chances and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.

As part of a dedicated and supportive service within Hertfordshire County Council Children's Services, you'll join a team that is committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a small team of Youth Support Workers and Volunteers.

You'll be responsible for managing a team of 4 to 5 part-time staff and volunteers, planning, delivering and evaluating curriculum-based group work projects.The role plays a key part in helping young people build confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve positive outcomes.

You will also be responsible for managing safeguarding concerns, promoting health and safety, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that the needs of service users are met effectively. Working collaboratively with a range of partner organisations, you'll help coordinate support and create opportunities that enable young people to thrive.

About you

Essential:

• Experience of youth work in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.

Along with one of the most rewarding roles in HCC Children's Services, you can expect ongoing training and development and a comprehensive benefits scheme including access to a national pension scheme with generous employer contributions, a whole host of discounts and wellbeing support.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

To find out more please contact kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454083.

We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.

For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

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Salary

£29,644 progressing to £33,066 per annum (pro rata for part time)