Overview
You will work within our high performing Youth Engagement service in our Talkshop and Street Talk teams, with young people both in groups and one to one in a variety of settings. The Talkshop team provide centre-based youth work information, advice and guidance from our accredited multi-agency youth facility in Sale. The team also work in school and community settings delivering support for young people with a range of issues. Street Talk is our detached youth work team that delivers youth activities in community venues on the streets/parks and from our mobile unit. Services include sexual health; young parents; LGBT+; Young Carers etc. All staff carry a caseload of young people who need a youth work intervention, the majority of these young people have some form of mental health/well-being need.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and manage a caseload of young people requiring youth work intervention.
* Deliver services across Talkshop and Street Talk settings, including centre-based work, school and community settings, and detached street/venue work with mobile delivery where applicable.
* Engage with young people in groups and one-to-one to provide information, advice and guidance and to support well-being and mental health needs.
* Work flexibly to accommodate core office hours plus afternoons and early evenings; occasional weekend work for specific events or residentials.
* Adhere to safeguarding policy and maintain up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.
* Ensure compliance with relevant policies, including behavioural expectations and health and safety requirements.
* Be adaptable to working in varied environments (centres, schools, community venues, streets/parks, mobile unit).
* Be able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating empathy, resilience and the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse groups of young people.
* Communicate effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
* Preferably hold a relevant qualification in youth work or a related field; show a genuine passion for empowering young people to reach their full potential.
* Be prepared to undertake enhanced DBS check with children barred list as required.
* Although a driving licence is not essential, it is useful for operating the youth work mobile unit (mobile youth centre, not a minibus).
Qualifications and eligibility
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire young people.
* Empathy, resilience, and the ability to build trusting relationships.
* Experience of working with diverse youth groups in educational, social, or community settings.
* Strong organisational skills, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* A relevant qualification in youth work or a related field is preferred.
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.
Our vision
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
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