Youth Worker – Central Bedfordshire Youth Support Service
16 hours per week
£26,100.00 per annum / £11,931.43 pro rata for 16 hours a week
Location: Across Central Bedfordshire
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, providing direct services to children, young people and families who need support. Your role will help develop innovative youth practice across Central Bedfordshire by empowering young people through impactful and transformative youth work.
We are seeking a dedicated youth worker with direct experience of working with children and young people, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. As a youth worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and empowering young people as they transition into adulthood. You will deliver a range of services, including working as part of a team in the youth centres, activity based sessions, carrying out detached work in the community, providing support within schools alongside structured one‑to‑one support.
Requirements
* Direct experience working with children and young people on a one‑to‑one basis and in group work settings in a professional or voluntary capacity
* Ability to build relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
* Strong understanding and experience of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and those with complex needs
* Commitment to the values and mission of youth work, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
* Experience of working independently and as part of a team in the field of youth work
* Experience of developing inclusive practice
* Experience in a relevant area of work e.g., Youth Work, Social Care, Family support, Youth Offending, Education or equivalent
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including checks for criminal records and vetting. Candidates applying for this role will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview, which should be uploaded alongside the CV.
Benefits
* Enhanced Annual Leave: 28 days + length of service extra 2 days after 2, 5 and 7 years, up to 36 days.
* Free eye test – claim back via finance form; also claim for glasses.
* Pension: match contribution up to 8%; auto‑enrolled every 2 years. If you opt out you contribute 4% and will be matched to 8%.
* Life assurance – death in service, 4x salary paid to nominated person.
* Cycle to work: 39% off bike cost, can be spread across the year.
* 770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 14th November.
Interviews will be held TBC.
This post will involve irregular hours, including late evenings, and occasional weekend working. There will be travel primarily within Central Bedfordshire, so access to own transport is required.
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