Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for Hull’s young people? Are you looking for a new challenge as a youth and community Development Worker, managing youth work across the east locality in Hull? If you are, it is time to look and apply to join our Service. This role will provide management, professional and practical support to the team and youth work delivering in the east of Hull.
This youth work role is important in driving forward Hull City Council’s commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for young people, building positive relationships and engaging with them through one to one and group work programmes and targeted youth work interventions. This work supports their personal and social development, reduces barriers, supports positive life choices and their learning and employability opportunities. An important part of the locality Early Help Offer.
You will have good knowledge and understanding of children’s safeguarding, making and sustaining partnerships, have sound management skills and as a senior lead practitioner, ensure the quality of the youth work delivery.
You will also need to manage the day to day running of Andrew Marvell Youth Centre and ensure best value and use of resources. Providing a safe and stimulating environment for young people and staff. A variety of workplaces will ensure that you are able to develop the youth work in the locality and support the team to deliver a high quality service.
It is really important to us that Hull is a great place to grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.
Educated to JNC diploma/degree level and/or extensive experience in youth work delivery, leadership and management are required for this role.
Why it’s great to work for Hull City Council:
* A competitive salary of up to £42,053 per annum (JNC terms and conditions)
* An excellent pension through the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
* Up to 35 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
* Supportive and forward-thinking culture
* Great career development opportunities
* Flexible working hours (including some evening, weekend and holidays)
For an informal discussion or further information, please email d.davis@hullcc.gov.uk or call 01482 331 238 and ask for Dean Davis, Youth Work Manager.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Please note that you will be asked to attend a panel of young people as part of this recruitment process. (Wednesday 22nd April within 4.30pm - 7.00pm).
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