Youth Support Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting sessional Youth Support Workers across several districts, including Mansfield, Gedling, Broxtowe and Newark. The work centres on building positive relationships with young people, running engaging activities and helping them make informed choices about their lives. Sessions usually fall in evenings or at weekends and last 2.5 hours each, suiting people with a few spare hours or seeking extra income.

No formal qualifications are required, though youth work experience is valued.

• Develop positive professional relationships with young people
• Enable young people to take part in fun and engaging activities
• Recognise and address the challenges young people face today
• Assist young people in making informed choices about their lives

• Genuine interest in working with young people
• Basic understanding of the issues affecting young people today
• Working flexibly and adapting to different situations
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Working well with others and independently
• Creative problem solving to engage and support young people

• Treating all individuals with dignity and respect

• Experience in youth work or a related field

• Flexible working hours
• Annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Friendly, inclusive workplace
• Working closely with local partners