Assistant Youth Worker - Zero Hours Contracts
The Canberra Centre, 56 Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY
Responsible To
Charity Director
Responsible For
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and delivery of a programme of imaginative activities, encouraging the active participation of young people in developing their skills and understanding of others and the world around them.
* Involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community.
* Respond to individual and group needs, which include issues affecting young people, promoting self awareness and self-esteem.
* Facilitate young people’s learning and their personal and social development.
* Take part in 4Youth (South West)’s staff performance management to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self.
* Comply with the provisions of Health & Safety at Work legislation, as detailed in the Health and Safety Policy.
Are you energetic, approachable, and passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? We're seeking enthusiastic Assistant Youth Workers to join our flexible team, providing vital support to cover staff absences due to annual leave or illness. This zero hours opportunity is perfect for those who value flexibility while still being part of something meaningful.
Skills you'll need
* Confident in Safeguarding young people and / or willing to undertake relevant training
* Sensitivity and understanding working with SEN
* Good communication skills – able to engage positively with young people, their parents / carers, team members and volunteers
* Active listening and non-judgmental approach
* Patience and the ability to remain calm in an environment that can sometimes be fast paced
* Reliability and commitment – consistent presence helps build trust
* Proactive team member who can take directions
* Strong team player with resilience and a sense of humour
* Ability to carry out basic IT tasks
* Ability to help with session setup and lead activities when required
Assistant Youth Worker - Zero Hours Contracts
The Canberra Centre
56a Spa Road • Melksham • SN12 7NY
Tel: 01225 667327
email: hello@4youth.org.uk
Company registration number: 7871666
Charity registration number: 1147394
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