Youth and Schools Worker
Youth and Schools Worker
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Job Description
Are you passionate about promoting healthy relationships
Are you ready to challenge the culture of sexual harassment in youth and education spaces
Can you energize and lead group discussions with children young people and parents
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Youth and Schools Worker to join the Dignify Team.
Dignify seeks to challenge the culture of sexual harassment that has become normalised in youth and education spaces along with the harmful impact that porn has on childrens physical mental emotional and relational health. Dignify work together with children parents carers and schools to build and share a new narrative for healthy relationships. We listen to the many voices and continue to advocate for children and young people with the Government for changes to be made to prevent children being exposed to pornography online and for improvements to be made to Relationships and Sex Education.
The post holder will:
Support Dignifys aims to champion healthy relationships amongst children and young people challenging the normalising of pornography and educating people around the harmful effects of sexual objectification.
Deliver services in line with Dignifys education strategy including Dignify workshops assemblies and lessons in schools and youth groups.
Work as part of a team and contribute to lesson plans to deliver to Primary Schools Secondary Schools parents and teachers.
Grow the reach of our schools work developing partnerships with primary and secondary schools and growing the number of people using our education services.
Requirements:
Accredited in delivering RSE lessons or willing to work towards this in the first year of starting at Dignify
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing emails and public speaking
Some evening and weekend work might be required to ensure we are reaching the many voices of children and parents who are keen to share their thoughts and feelings.
Full driving license and access to a car needed.
If this role aligns with your experience and career goals we warmly invite you to apply. We look forward to learning more about your background and the value you can bring to Dignify.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage/Civil Partnership Pregnancy/Maternity Race Religion/Belief Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities.
This is a Part Time role.
Hours per week: 15
Working Pattern: Hours to be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive threeday Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days there was a brilliantly multifaceted set of themes and ideas which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
These include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
- Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
- Therapeutic and nontherapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 1119 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
- A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.
The Benefits
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
One YMCA and ECPs use a strength based and trauma informed approach to delivering therapeutic and specialist support services to children young people and adults across Herts and Beds.
Our highly skilled experienced and dedicated staff team fit within our six therapeutic and specialist arms: Specialist Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Behaviour Change Programmes Adult Counselling CYP Counselling and Play Therapy Therapeutic Group Programmes and Professional Development.
Other areas of work One YMCA supports our communities:
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Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people.
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Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living.
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Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers.
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Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire.
-
Childcare provision in Hertfordshire.
-
Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford.
-
Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 1119 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Our Values
We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong
We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute
We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive
Current Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
- EAP & Doctorline
Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical legal and domestic issues.
- Rewards & Discounts
Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.
- Birthday and Wellbeing day off
One day additional leave day for every year of service up to 5 days.
- Leave & Support
Support for your child IVF treatment and through challenging times.
- Career Pathway
Training & Development with a clear pathway for you to grow.
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