Company description
Youth Initiatives aims to awaken hope, inspire initiative and mobilise young people to make a vital contribution to their communities and to the future of Scotland.
Job description
YI Thrive – Youth Worker
Working 16-20 hours per week under the supervision of Youth Initiatives Scotland CEO the youth volunteer co-ordinator would drive forward new initiatives created alongside YI's Youth Steering committee. This Youth Worker would play a key role in the expansion of the Love Where I live programme. The post holder would also look to develop our volunteer accreditation.
The role includes running after-school activities and evening Youth Work Sessions and networking with relevant partner organisations. The role will also include weekend residential work from time to time.
Main Duties
Face to face Youth Work
1. Work with Youth Advisory Committee and youth volunteers to develop quarterly Love Where I live day projects and 2-4 week summer Love Where I live expansion project.
2. Work with Youth Advisory Committee and youth volunteers to develop 3 new after school programmes.
3. Establish organisations volunteer accreditation network in tandem with afterschool and Love Where I Live work.
4. Lead volunteer evaluation after programmes to develop our youth work and enhance volunteer experience
5. Attend weekend Volunteer training residential
6. Engage in outreach work to make contact with alienated groups who reject formal activities.
Administrative responsibilities
1. Work with existing key partner agencies both within local council area and outwith. Signposting young people to these agencies where appropriate and building links with them
2. Recruiting and training volunteers including child protection policy and training.
3. Work with CEO on main administrative work related to Love Where I Live growth and expansion
Salary –
£24,005-£25,474 pro rata
Location –
YI Scotland Southside Glasgow base
Schedule:
16-20 hours per week
· Monday to Friday
· Weekends
To apply please email to receive application pack by email
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: £24,005.00-£25,474.00 per year
Work Location: In person