Youth And Community Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Youth and Community Worker to join our Parish team using devolved funding from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Councils S106 scheme.
The Youth and Community Worker will be responsible for delivering a programme of activities in a range of community settings across Wouldham and Snodland through the provision of youth led projects and informal activities to meet the needs of both children and adults in the community.
The successful candidate will be able to drive the minibus with a D1 licence, have an NVQ or equivalent in Youth and Community work, experience of developing, promoting, organising and delivering social programmes and opportunities with, and for, the whole community. In addition, candidates will have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people, develop effective working relationships (both with agencies and volunteers), work as part of a team and have a willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
The role is offered on a fixed term basis to 31st March 2025, working flexibly 20 hours per week, working evenings, occasional weekends and days during school holidays.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our journey in making a real impact to the residents of Wouldham and surrounding areas. … but more than that, the job role comes with a competitive salary, pension scheme, holiday that increases with each year of service and flexible working.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The primary aim is to encourage greater community cohesion across all age groups and support young people 7-18, to move successfully through education into adulthood and working life. The role will support and lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth provision across identified locations in Wouldham and Snodland. They will also use a strength based and relational approach to enable residents to access a range of opportunities whilst supporting those at risk and most vulnerable. Through high quality provision via open access, group work, holiday activities, one to one and outreach, including interventions, support those at risk of antisocial behaviour and enhancing personal and social skills, which result in identifiable positive outcomes and lasting change. They will work collaboratively across the wider community, and partner agencies to ensure that all residents receive a seamless and effective service.
Working directly with young people (7 – 18) to develop their personal and social development by engaging them through the provision and delivery of community based positive activities and interventions
To support and lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community-based sessions, offering a diverse range of activities that will ensure an actively engaged community. This will include taking the lead on different workstreams, such as in the effective running of centre-based provision, outreach and holiday activity programmes
To work collaboratively across the wider community, and partner agencies in advocating, signposting, and supporting residents through community provision and interventions addressing factors including barriers to education and isolation with the aim of improving physical, mental health and well-being (including financial and economic)
Post holders will be required to remain up to date with young people’s needs and take a proactive approach to developing new responses to the changing and emerging needs of young people.
Guide and support people in developing other lifestyle choices, encouraging their participation in their community including the broad range of local clubs and societies which are available (e.g., local Youth Centre's and projects, Youth Action Groups, sports clubs, etc)
Assisting in the provision of advice and support to local community groups and agencies.
Recruit, motivate, and support of volunteers
To provide timely and appropriate recording of information in respect of the work undertaken, ensuring it is accurate and up to date in relation to local and national guidance and standards
Engage in relevant training to maintain knowledge and skills; understanding and awareness of safeguarding; risk management; youth justice; and effective community work to maintain high standards in the role and to facilitate professional advice and support to others.
To attend and contribute to regular team meetings, locality meetings and other events as required. To participate in regular supervision and appraisals with your line manager.
The post holder will be expected to work outside of normal office hours as required including evenings and weekends
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisation procedures and policies relating to the role
To deliver excellent customer service incorporating the council’s equality and diversity of opportunity, and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers. Creating a positive image of the council as an employee.