Youth Support Worker

The Charity

Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC) is an innovative, dynamic and progressive children and young people’s charity based in Bolton. Established in 1889, our mission statement is “to enable children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to live happier, healthier and positive lives by providing somewhere to go that's safe and modern, something to do that is inspiring and engaging, and someone to talk to when they need it the most”.

Open 51 weeks of the year, we provide a vast array of opportunities to improve the lives of our 4,000 active members through universal and targeted services. We employ around 100 people and have the support and commitment of 100 volunteers. Over the last few years we have seen the demand for our services increase significantly and we’ve set ourselves a target to help more young people than ever. It’s an exciting time to join BLGC, now an accredited Great Place To Work!

Our Vision and Mission

Vision

Every young person in Bolton has the opportunity to be the best they can be.

Mission

We will provide great places to go, positive things to do, and people that care.

Our Key Principles

• Keep things simple.
• Always do the right thing.
• Offer excellent customer service.
• Provide an environment for people to be the best they can be.
• Be exceptional in the moments that matter.

Our Values

DrivenCaring

We don’t give up and we do whatever it takes. Genuine people who care make the difference.

Empowering Excellence

We enable people to be the best they can be. We aim to deliver the highest standards of service and continuously improve through robust quality assurance and innovation.

Fun

If you enjoy what you do, you do it better! Work is

serious and we do it with a smile on our face.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will need to be passionate about giving young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space. Have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive though developing relationships with people who really care about them. You be energised and thrive by working directly with children and young people and offering support and guidance through issue based work and projects. You will be able to work as a team, in a fast-paced environment to enable young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging, improve their general wellbeing and self-esteem.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To establish positive relationships with children and young people

• To work with children and young people in small and large groups

• To promote a nurturing environment in which young people can develop

• Towork flexibly to ensurethe needs of young people are met, including children and young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities or additional needs.

• To encourage and maintain positive behaviour during sessions.

• To promote cultural cohesion and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.

• Ensure the participation of young people in activities and their ideas contribute fully in the delivery and evaluation of activities.

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.

• To deliver a projects that cover issue-based work such as drugs and alcohol, sexual health, discrimination, citizenship, emotional and physical health wellbeing.

• To take a creative and enthusiastic approach to working with young people.

• To promote a positive image of BLGC through your work with young people.

• To report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.

• To ensure any volunteer that you come into contact with is made to feel an integral part of the BLGC Family. • To participate in continued professional development

• To understand and adhere to BLGC policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding.

• To undertake any other work requested by your line manager.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44-£14.17 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Enhanced maternity leave
• On-site gym
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2024