Positive Activities Worker - Part Time until 31/08/24

The position is 23.5 hours per week until 31st August 2024The salary for this position is pro rata'd to the 23.5 hrs per week.Southend on sea City Council are looking to appoint a new Positive Activities Worker to support the provision of centre-based, outreach and detached activities for children and young people aged 5 - 18 years, (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities).

You will be required to work with children and young people using sports, crafts and other activities as tools to build good and trusting relationships with them in order to address their needs. Exploring their risk-taking behaviour, encourage positive use of their free time and support them to reach their full potential.There will be a requirement to provide centre-based, outreach and detached activities for those hard to reach and vulnerable young people. Working with targeted children and young people identified as most in need of help as and when required during evenings and weekends.Supporting the delivery of exciting and innovative holiday programmes for young people aged 8 - 14 years, you will offer young people programmes designed to develop their awareness of personal safety and explore their risk-taking behaviour in a safe space.

Please only apply if you are able to accommodate the hours listed below.Tuesday:Cluny Seniors 5.30- 8.30pm (3hrs)Wednesday: SYC Sycamore Group 3.45 - 5.45 (2hrs)SYC Seniors 6.15 - 9.15pm (3hrs)Thursday: SYC Jingas/Ingas 5.45 -9.15pm (4.5hrs)Friday:Cluny Art Club 3.00 - 5.30pm (2.5hrs)Saturday:SYC Intermediates 10.30 - 1.30pm (3hrs)Cluny Intermediates 2.00 -4.30pm (2.5hrs)Admin: 3hrs Total 23.5hrs

What you'll need to succeed

Please do not apply for the position if you are unable to accommodate these working hours. To be successful in this position you need to have experience of working with children and young people in a variety of youth work settings, including detached and outreach work.

You will need to have knowledge of issues affecting young people and why they engage in risk-taking behaviour, along with knowledge of programmes and interventions that can be effective for children and young people.You will also have excellent organisational and communication skills.

There is an expectation that you will undertake the NYA L2 in Youth Work qualification within the first two years in post.

Tuesday:Cluny Seniors 5.30- 8.30pm (3hrs)Wednesday: SYC Sycamore Group 3.45 - 5.45 (2hrs)SYC Seniors 6.15 - 9.15pm (3hrs)Thursday: SYC Jingas/Ingas 5.45 -9.15pm (4.5hrs)Friday:Cluny Art Club 3.00 - 5.30pm (2.5hrs)Saturday:SYC Intermediates 10.30 - 1.30pm (3hrs)Cluny Intermediates 2.00 -4.30pm (2.5hrs)Admin: 3hrs Total 23.5hrs

What you'll get in returnWhen joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

Holiday will be pro rata'd to the 8 months

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