About the Role:
This post will be responsible for delivering and developing youth work sessions for young people as part of the Young Tower Hamlets universal ‘safe spaces’ offer across the borough. As part of the Young Tower Hamlets offer there will be ‘safe spaces’ for young people aged 11-to-19 years old (extending up to 25 years old for young people with special educational needs or disabilities) in every ward throughout the borough. The offer directly supports the aim and outcomes of Tower Hamlets strategy to reduce violence, vulnerability and exploitation affecting young people through providing young people with accessible safe spaces to go, positive and educational activities for young people to participate in and access to additional support from skilled youth workers.
Key Responsibilities:
- To establish, develop and maintain positive voluntary relationships with young people accessing the Young Tower Hamlets universal ‘safe spaces’ offer.
- To effectively engage with young people through one-to-one conversations and group work activities contributing towards the holistic personal, social, emotional and educational development of young people.
- To support young people in their understanding of risk and empowering young people to take positive action which promotes wellbeing and safety.
- To assist in signposting and referring young people to other universal, targeted and specialist services where appropriate to ensure that the needs of young people are met.
- To participate in the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of the universal ‘safe spaces’ offer. This includes centre based, off-site activities and residential experiences for young people.
- To support young people to participate in the co-production of the universal ‘safe spaces’ offer, so their voices and experiences are heard and understood. This will meaningfully inform the delivery of a high-quality, individualised and responsive service for young people.
- To ensure that youth work practice models inclusivity and provides equitable opportunities for all young people. This is underpinned by principles of social justice, equality and rights as well as embracing and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
- To establish appropriate boundaries and respond effectively to behaviours displayed by young people to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. This may include the use of restorative approaches which promotes young people’s learning and development.
- To support with building duties which may include the opening and closing of buildings for session delivery as well as undertaking relevant health and safety tasks.
- To attend and participate in team, service, division and directorate meetings relevant to role as required.
Requirements:
- A recognised Youth Work Qualification (Level 2) or willingness to work towards achieving qualification as part of the probationary period.
- Effectively engaging with young people individually or in groups which demonstrates the ability to quickly engage young people, develop rapport and maintain positive relationships.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670