Hertfordshire Youth Workers

Hertfordshire Local Area Partnership; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking Youth Workers to provide targeted support to vulnerable young people. You will lead group projects and offer one-to-one assistance. Candidates should have a JNC qualification or the ability to complete it, alongside experience working with youth. The role requires effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships. This is a full-time position based in Watford.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with young people.
• Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers.
• Deliver one-to-one support to vulnerable young people.
• Prevent issues affecting young people's daily life and safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Building positive relationships

Flexibility in response to needs

Education

JNC qualification or ability to complete

Job description

Overview

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We are currently recruiting for locations including East Herts, Welwyn Hatfield, Watford and Dacorum.

About The Roles

You’ll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support. By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.

You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.

We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.

About You

• You’ll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.
• Recent experience of working with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload and planning.
• Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.
• Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.

Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

To find out more please contact [e-mail] or 01442 454083.

We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.

For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration