Leader in Charge - Eastbourne
East Sussex County Council
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Eastbourne, England
Contract type: Part time
Job Description
Are you passionate about working with young people?
If you strive to make a difference, we have an exciting opportunity for people to apply for a part-time role as a Leader in Charge at our Youth Hubs across East Sussex.
What is a Leader in Charge?
As youth workers, we nurture and support the young people we work with so they can learn to make informed choices; we teach empowerment and equality, helping the young people have a voice, build positive relationships, and reach their full potential.
As a Leader in Charge, you will create session plans, oversee the operation and running of the session, record session evaluations, line manage a small team of part-time youth workers, engage young people in the community, offer support, advice, and guidance, as well as handling any safeguarding concerns as a team.
Join us in supporting young people as they navigate the challenges and changes of society and themselves while transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
Training And Career Progression
Successful applicants will receive a full induction and training to support all aspects of their roles with ongoing support from their manager and colleagues.
Starting as a youth worker can pave the way for opportunities within keywork and social work, should the successful applicant seek full-time employment.
About The Sessions
This role: Friday Night Project
Our Friday Night sessions are open-mixed groups where young people can socialise and develop their life skills through fun activities.
We Are Looking For People Who Have
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Interviews will take place face-to-face on 16th July at Archery Youth Centre.
Working with families is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to use your professional guidance to enhance the lives of others? In this job, you can every day.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For An Informal Discussion Regarding This Role, Please Contact
Simon Stanley 07876 037445
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Are you passionate about working with young people?
If you strive to make a difference, we have an exciting opportunity for people to apply for a part-time role as a Leader in Charge at our Youth Hubs across East Sussex.
What is a Leader in Charge?
As youth workers, we nurture and support the young people we work with so they can learn to make informed choices; we teach empowerment and equality, helping the young people have a voice, build positive relationships, and reach their full potential.
As a Leader in Charge, you will create session plans, oversee the operation and running of the session, record session evaluations, line manage a small team of part-time youth workers, engage young people in the community, offer support, advice, and guidance, as well as handling any safeguarding concerns as a team.
Join us in supporting young people as they navigate the challenges and changes of society and themselves while transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
Training And Career Progression
Successful applicants will receive a full induction and training to support all aspects of their roles with ongoing support from their manager and colleagues.
Starting as a youth worker can pave the way for opportunities within keywork and social work, should the successful applicant seek full-time employment.
About The Sessions
This role: Friday Night Project
Our Friday Night sessions are open-mixed groups where young people can socialise and develop their life skills through fun activities.
We Are Looking For People Who Have
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to be sensitive to the needs of young people and can relate to them at a meaningful level
- Ability to design and deliver activities with and for young people
- Ability to plan and deliver specific projects to engage young people
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Generous local government pension scheme package.
- Access to wider training and development qualifications.
- A great team to work with.
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Interviews will take place face-to-face on 16th July at Archery Youth Centre.
Working with families is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to use your professional guidance to enhance the lives of others? In this job, you can every day.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For An Informal Discussion Regarding This Role, Please Contact
Simon Stanley 07876 037445
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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