This is a vacancy for a Youth Development Worker, to work in Linton, through Romsey Mill's partnership with The Beacon Youth Trust, on a 12-month contract, as maternity cover (with possible extension).
This is a full-time role (37.5hpw) but we are happy to consider part-time hours. The role includes some evening work with opportunity for flexibility, occasional Sundays may be required.
The post holder will be employed and line managed by Romsey Mill
Salary - £24,702 - £27,334 (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)
Hours of work – 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours would be considered). This will involve some evenings and occasional weekends.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24th July 2024, at midday.
Interviews: Monday 29th July 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Romsey Mill team and to continue the development of youth work in church and community settings, bridging the gasp between the two, and investing in the lives of young people in Linton.
Joining the Youth Development Team, you will oversee a youth worker (part-time) and volunteers to deliver work alongside our Youth Development Worker providing youth work in church and community settings, bridging the gap between the two and investing in the lives of young people.
This will involve the delivery of detached sessions, one-to-one work, young people-led group activities, open access youth clubs, school-based support, faith exploration sessions, church-based discipleship groups, and residential experiences.
Our goals are to support young people (aged 10-21) to: overcome challenges; to facilitate personal, social, spiritual and educational development; to live fulfilling lives
This work will be delivered in partnership with The Beacon Youth Trust, a Christian charity established by the churches of Linton (Cambridgeshire) and supported by local people. Its objective is to serve the young people of Linton and the surrounding area.
Linton is a large village (ca. 5,000) situated in South East Cambridgeshire, with good transport links to Cambridge (11 miles) and Haverhill (7 miles). It has a mixed socio-economic population. Linton Village College is an 11-16 Secondary School with more than 800 pupils on roll from Linton and the surrounding area.
Romsey Mill and The Beacon Youth Trust have enjoyed a strong working relationship, given the unifying Christian ethos. Recognising the distinct yet complementary nature of the two organisations (including Romsey Mill’s significant experience and infrastructure and The Beacon Youth Trust’s standing within the local community and close relationship with the Parish Council) the partnership is mutually beneficial and ensures the highest standards of youth work provision for the Linton area. The successful candidate will be employed and line managed by Romsey Mill but a significant part of the role will be to work collaboratively with The Beacon Youth Trust, their sessional workers, volunteers and trustees to establish a holistic package of support for young people in the area.