Detached Youth Worker
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you passionate about building relationships with young people where they are in public spaces on estates and in parks Join Lewishams dynamic Youth Service team as a Detached Youth worker engage with young people where they are and support them to access services and opportunities in the community.
Whats the role
As part of a team you will be out in Lewishams town centres parks and estates engaging with young people providing guidance and building trusted relationships. You will understand and be responsive to young peoples needs and interests and support them to get involved in their community make the most of opportunities and stay safe. You will help monitor and evaluate progress and contribute ideas towards the development of the work.
Whats in it for you
Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What were looking for
You will have experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings including as a detached youth worker. You will enjoy being out and about and able to initiate conversation and engage with young people where appropriate identifying opportunities to signpost young people to services and activities. You will work well in a team and have knowledge of contextual safeguarding.
Location
The job is primarily based in Lewisham borough on the street and in other public places. We operate a hybrid approach where you may occasionally be required to work both in the office and from home.
Special conditions
- Relevant Level 3 Youth and community (JNC) qualification is needed
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.
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Salary
32384.00 to 33384.00 per annum (SC4) pro rata (18 hours per week)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailand an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
