R2R103738 Arts experienced Positive Activities Worker 14hrs per week Permanent Salary Pro Rata'd

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

Southend City Councils Targeted Youth Support Service have some exciting new opportunities to join the team at Shoebury Youth & Community Centre as permanent part time Positive Activities Workers.

The team are expanding the multimedia and art opportunities that are offered to young people they are particularly keen to hear from individuals with a passion for music dance drama & creative arts.

This role involves delivering engaging and inclusive sessions that help young people to express themselves & develop new skills that promote health confidence and wellbeing.

The salary for this position is pro ratad to the 14hrs per week

Please only apply if you are able to accommodate the times below:

Wednesday 17:00 21:30pm 4.5hrs

Thursday 17:00-20:00pm 3hrs

Friday 15:00pm -21:30pm 6.5hrs

To be shortlisted for this position you will need to have experience of working with children and young people. Be flexible compassionate calm understanding fun able to manage difficult situations and be a good listener.

You must have a passion for the arts and enjoy being creative with others.

The salary for this position is pro ratad to the 14hrs per week.

Please only apply if you are able to accommodate the times below:

Wednesday 17:00 21:30pm 4.5hrs

Thursday 17:00-20:00pm 3hrs

Friday 15:00pm -21:30pm 6.5hrs

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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If you are wanting further information that isnt in the JD please contact Nathalie

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.