Youth Work Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Youth Work Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre Adult Learning Courses

Base Location: Salisbury Campus
Scope: Delivery across all college sites

Are you passionate about youth work and keen to share your knowledge and experience to support the development of others Whether youre an experienced youth worker a youth work practitioner a community-based professional or someone with a background in supporting young people wed love to hear from you!

Join our team and help adult learners develop the knowledge practical skills and confidence needed to support young people in a range of settings. Youll contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes positive relationships personal development inclusion and the wellbeing of young people.

Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in youth work youth services community development mentoring youth participation safeguarding or related disciplines who can inspire learners and share relevant professional practice across a range of settings.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position with work offered as required subject to adult learning course provision curriculum delivery learner requirements and the needs of individual college sites.

Course Structure: Adult learning courses typically run for approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks providing learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills progressively through interactive activities practical exercises group discussions case studies and reflective learning.

What We Offer

Salary:

• Unqualified Lecturer: 21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
• Qualified Lecturer: 25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours

Location: Salisbury Campus with opportunities to deliver teaching at other college sites as required.

Working Pattern: Courses typically involve one session of approximately 3 hours per week over a 10-week period. Hours will be offered as required subject to adult learning course provision curriculum delivery learner demand and the needs of individual college sites.

Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to share your youth work expertise contribute to the development of future practitioners and make a positive difference to adult learners and the young people they may go on to support.

What Youll Do

• Plan deliver and assess engaging youth work sessions.
• Introduce learners to youth work principles values and professional practice.
• Prepare lesson plans activities and resources for short courses.
• Explore approaches to communication mentoring group facilitation and building positive relationships.
• Develop learners understanding of safeguarding confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Explore equality diversity inclusion youth participation and empowerment.
• Use case studies and practical activities to connect theory with real-world youth work.
• Support learners to understand the challenges affecting young people and promote their wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports learners of different abilities and experience levels.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding health and safety and professional conduct.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning.

What Youll Bring

• You will hold one of the following qualifications: BA (Hons) Youth Work BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Graduate Diploma in Youth Work Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Youth Work or any higher education youth work qualification professionally validated by the National Youth Agency (NYA) and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC).

• You will hold an Assessor qualification:
  • A1 Assessor Award D32/D33 or CAVA (Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)
  • D34 or V1

• A minimum of 3 years youth work practice experience

• Recent fieldwork experience within the last 3 years
• Knowledge of the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work
• Understanding of Ofqual assessment requirements
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

• Experience working with young people in youth services education community settings mentoring or similar environments.
• Knowledge of youth work principles safeguarding professional boundaries and inclusive practice.
• An understanding of young peoples participation wellbeing and personal development.
• The ability to share practical experience and engage learners through discussions and activities.
• A passion for youth work and supporting others to develop their skills.
• Good communication organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.
• A commitment to inclusive learning and a positive learner experience.

Teaching or adult education qualifications are desirable but not essential. Experienced youth workers and professionals with relevant experience who are interested in developing their teaching skills are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working opportunities: Variable hours that reflect course provision and learner demand.
• Share your expertise: Bring your youth work knowledge professional experience and practical insights into adult education.
• Inspire future practitioners: Help learners develop the confidence understanding and skills to support young people effectively.
• Make a meaningful difference: Contribute to positive outcomes for young people through the development of knowledgeable and confident practitioners.
• Promote inclusion and empowerment: Encourage learners to understand the importance of equality participation and young peoples voices.
• Work across our college community: Contribute to adult learning opportunities at Salisbury Campus and other college sites.
• Short-course delivery: Typically teach for around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks offering a focused and rewarding teaching commitment.
• Share real-world practice: Use your experience to connect theory with practical youth work scenarios and professional challenges.
• Develop professionally: Access opportunities for continuing professional development and CPD.

Turn your passion for youth work into an opportunity to inspire learning develop future practitioners and support positive change for young people across Wiltshire College & University Centre.

Inspire Positive Change Through Youth Work

If youre ready to share your youth work experience inspire adult learners and help expand youth work learning opportunities at Salisbury Campus and across our college sites wed love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 04/11/16

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the top of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.