Sessional Youth Worker

Join the Team Orange Family

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We do charity differently here at Penny Appeal – we are bright and bold in everything we do, and very proud of it! Through innovative thinking, incredible teamwork, and a unified commitment to serving those most in need, we have transformed lives around the world - and our mission continues!

Role: Sessional Youth Workers

Location: Penny Appeal Campus, Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Hours: Part Time 6 hours per week

Shifts: 2 weekly sessions from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., some weekend working

Pay Rate: Grade B - Pay Band £22,308.00 - £24,139.00 per annum

Pro rata for 6 hours per week

Responsible To: Community Hub Manager

Department: Fundraising

Benefits:

• Holiday - pro rata 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Plan
• Smart Hive Platform
• Wellbeing scheme
• Dedicated training
• Regular staff events

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful and growing faith-based humanitarian aid charity as a Sessional Youth Worker.

We want someone who is passionate about supporting and motivating young people. Someone who can help increase a young person’s independence and social skills by promoting engagement. You must be confident, enthusiastic, flexible and innovative. Do you have a happy positive outlook and would enjoy working in a busy, dynamic environment? Then this is the role for you!

Our working environment is truly brilliant, every staff member speaks highly of how enjoyable the role is, especially as our sole focus is to help our beneficiaries - what could be more important!

Your role will be varied, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and delivering a range of youth activities

• Listening to and supporting young people to engage with events

• Contributing to plan and designing of youth projects and activities

• Keeping young people safe

• Supporting the delivery of regular individual and group sessions for young people

• Supporting young people and signposting them to other partners where appropriate

• Ensuring all record keeping and paperwork is up to date

The Requirements:

Delivery of youth work Essential

Experience of supporting young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and needs Essential

Experience of youth leadership Essential

Up to date safeguarding practices Essential

Awareness of the current policy and best practice relating to communities and young people Essential

Awareness and understanding of all statutory and procedural issues related to working with young people. Essential

Must be passionate about supporting and motivating young people in a range of settings to enable young people to take part in our youth activities. Essential

Must have the ability to support young people within our evening youth clubs Essential

Must be able to engage young people in youth activities Essential

Must be able to develop trusted relationships with young people to enable to them access our Penny Appeal Safe Space to create an inclusive and supportive environment for them to personally develop emotional and social skills. Essential

Level 3 qualification in youth work Desirable

First Aid qualification Desirable

We believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

OUR VISION

Small Change Big Difference

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most

OUR MISSION

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic Faith, Penny Appeal’s, mission is to service all those in need at home and abroad

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £22,308.00-£24,139.00 per year

Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/05/2024
Reference ID: YSW/HR/001/2024
Expected start date: 03/06/2024