Youth Worker Work Permit Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Youth Worker, Hastings and Rother

Are you enthusiastic in working with young people?
Do you want to make a difference?

We have great chances for people to apply for part-time positions as Youth Workers at our Youth Hubs in East Sussex.

Roles Available:

1x Youth Worker, Girl Group, 3 hours per week.
1 Youth Worker for Juniors (3:30 – 6:30pm), 3 hours each week.
2 Youth Workers, Detached, 3 hours per week.

Please specify which session you want to apply for when submitting your application.

What is the definition of a youth worker?

As youth workers, we nurture and encourage the young people we deal with so that they may learn to make educated decisions. We teach empowerment and equality, allowing them to have a voice, create meaningful connections, and reach their full potential.

As a Youth Worker, you will assist the Leader in Charge with the operation and running of the session, involving young people in the community, providing support, advice, and guidance, and addressing any safeguarding concerns as a team.

Join us in assisting young people as they face societal and personal obstacles as they transition from infancy to adulthood.

Training and professional development:

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive introduction and training to support all parts of their roles, as well as ongoing assistance from their manager and colleagues.

Starting as a youth worker can lead to prospects in keywork and social work, if the successful applicant seeks full-time employment.

About the sessions:

We provide classes for children ages 8 to 19 (or up to 25 for children with special needs).

Our Juniors programs are open-mixed groups where young people may mingle and learn life skills via enjoyable activities.
Girls Groups are groups dedicated to providing a secure area for young women to receive support, counsel, and enhance their life skills via engaging activities.
Detached/Outreach sessions take place on the street; we meet with young people where they are, ensure their voices are heard, provide them with activities, and direct them to local youth groups and services.

We are seeking individuals that have:

Interpersonal skills include the ability to be sensitive to the needs of young people and relate to them on a meaningful level.
Capability to plan and deliver activities with and for young people.
Capability to plan and implement specialised projects to engage young people.

A complete list of criteria can be found in the Job Description and Person Specifications.

In return, we offer:

Generous yearly leave entitlement.
A generous local government pension system package.
Access to more comprehensive training and development certifications.
An excellent team to work with.
An opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of young people.

To learn more about this position and apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above and visit our website’s jobs page. When submitting your application, be sure to explain how you fit all of the criteria in the person specification, citing any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Face-to-face interviews will take place within two weeks following the closing date.

Working with families is an honour and provides the opportunity to transform kindness into a career. How frequently do you use your professional expertise to improve the lives of others? You can do this work every day.

We provide a variety of benefits to assist and support you throughout your job. More details can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact one of the following:

Reece Dreavyn, Assistant Area Youth Worker (07973 255076)

Colin Edgley, Operations Manager for Early Help Services – 07919 227619

The best part about working for East Sussex is knowing that everyone here cares about our residents and wants the best for them. Casey, Project Officer.

Additional Information

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure & Barring Services (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. If you have lived or worked abroad, please provide us with evidence of an overseas police check.

If you are applying for a part-time or term-time position, your starting salary will be pro rata.

We may be able to secure a work permit for this role, but it must match the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System standards.

Due to constraints, we cannot guarantee that persons who match the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be granted approval to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please notify the hiring manager in your application so that we can determine your eligibility for sponsorship for the post.

If you require any reasonable accommodations due to a handicap in order to fully engage in the process, please contact the hiring manager using the information provided above.

Reasonable modifications include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please contact us.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are evaluated based on merit.