MRJ Associates are working on behalf of our client Tower Hamlet Council who are recruiting for Youth Support Worker within the Local Authority paying up to £25.54ph. YOUR NEW CONTRACT Minimum 3 Months contract - Starting ASAP 18hours per week across a 5-day rota. Payrate up to £25.54per hour (Umbrella) PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION This post will be responsible for delivering and developing youth work sessions for young people as part of the Young Tower Hamlets universal ‘safe spaces’ offer across the borough. As part of the Young Tower Hamlets offer there will be ‘safe spaces’ for young people aged 11-to-19 years old (extending up to 25 years old for young people with special educational needs or disabilities) in every ward throughout the borough. The offer directly supports the aim and outcomes of Tower Hamlets strategy to reduce violence, vulnerability and exploitation affecting young people through providing young people with accessible safe spaces to go, positive and educational activities for young people to participate in and access to additional support from skilled youth workers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To establish, develop and maintain positive voluntary relationships with young people accessing the Young Tower Hamlets universal ‘safe spaces’ offer. To effectively engage with young people through one-to-one conversations and group work activities contributing towards the holistic personal, social, emotional and educational development of young people. To support young people in their understanding of risk and empowering young people to take positive action which promotes wellbeing and safety. To assist in signposting and referring young people to other universal, targeted and specialist services where appropriate to ensure that the needs of young people are met. To participate in the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of the universal ‘safe spaces’ offer. This includes centre based, off-site activities and residential experiences for young people. To support young people to participate in the co-production of the universal ‘safe spaces’ offer, so their voices and experiences are heard and understood. This will meaningfully inform the delivery of a high-quality, individualised and responsive service for young people To ensure that youth work practice models inclusivity and provides equitable opportunities for all young people. This is underpinned by principles of social justice, equality and rights as well as embracing and celebrating diversity in all its forms. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY An understanding of the factors affecting young people locally An understanding of current principles and practice related to youth work An understanding of equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and ability to apply into work with young people, colleagues, partners and communities. A recognised Youth Work Qualification (Level 2) or willingness to work towards achieving qualification as part of the probationary period. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now