Following a successful application to the Henry Smith Charity, we are seeking a part-time LGBTQ+ Young People and Family Support Worker (17.5-hours per week) to join our LGBTQ+ yOUTh service.
The right candidate will have:
• JNC Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent (or due to complete 2025)
• A minimum 12-months experience of working with young people and/or families
• An ability to assess needs and involve young people in identifying appropriate self-action plans
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of Homophobia, Biphobia and transphobia on LGBTQ+ young people
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
The main aims of the post are to ensure:
• The charity delivers quality information, advice, guidance and advocacy services which improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale
• LGBTQ+ young people who face additional access barriers are reached and given the opportunity to engage with the service, reducing their isolation and loneliness
• LGBTQ+ young people have emotionally healthy relationships with their family, friends and intimate partners
Safeguarding underpins our approach to delivering services, working with service users and the recruitment of staff, sessional workers and volunteers. As such, applicants need to show and demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate their:
* Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
* Commitment to confidentiality, information governance and data protection
* Organisational and team working skills
Why you’d work for us:
* So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale
* Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
* Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities
What you’d get from us:
* Job security
* Training and development opportunities
* A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
* 6% pension contribution
* Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
* An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
* Access to staff counselling
* Perbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
* Travel expenses
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Earn between £26,510.82 – 27,836.36 (pro rata)