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ecocareers

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You need experience with young people, strong communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding, flexibility, a relevant qualification, and a current DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
  • You will engage young people in activities, provide guidance on life issues, support skill development, and deliver youth clubs and outreach in Blackburn for ages 8-24 with additional needs.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Experience of working with young people
  • - Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in the community
  • - Ability to engage and motivate young people
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding
  • - Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
  • - A relevant qualification in youth work or a related field (or willingness to work towards one)
  • - A current enhanced DBS check (or willing to undertake one)

Responsibilities

  • Engaging young people in a variety of activities and opportunities in Blackburn communities.
  • Providing support, information, and guidance to young people on issues that impact their lives.
  • Supporting young people to develop their social and life skills and supporting their personal growth.
  • Delivering Youth Clubs and Street Based Youth Work for young people aged 8 - 19 years old across Halifax (or up to 24 with additional needs).

FAQs

What is the primary goal of Newground Together?

The primary goal of Newground Together is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous.

What age group will I be working with as an Assistant Youth Worker?

As an Assistant Youth Worker, you will be working with young people aged 8 to 19 years old, and up to 24 years old for those with additional needs.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What types of activities will I be involved in as an Assistant Youth Worker?

You will be engaging young people in a variety of activities and opportunities, including delivering Youth Clubs and Street Based Youth Work.

What kind of support will I provide to young people?

You will provide support, information, and guidance to young people on issues that impact their lives, helping them develop social and life skills.

Does Newground Together have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Newground Together is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics.

Is Newground Together a for-profit organization?

No, Newground Together is a non-profit organization, and any money made is reinvested back into the company for the benefit of residents and local communities.

What is the age range of young people served by the organization with additional needs?

Young people with additional needs can be served up to the age of 24.

Is there a focus on personal growth in this role?

Yes, everything done in this role supports young people in developing their social and life skills and fosters their personal growth.

Does Newground Together support applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Newground Together is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities.

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Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).