Youth Support Worker in Charge

Position Summary

Youth Support Worker in Charge – Hertfordshire County Council.

Hours:

18.5 hrs per week.

Location:

Opportunities in St Albans and North Herts (specify on application).

Contract:

Permanent. Directorate:
Childrens Services.

Your focus will be leading the delivery of targeted early evening youth work projects for vulnerable young people, helping them overcome challenges and thrive. Through early intervention you will help prevent issues from escalating and affecting young people’s daily lives, health, development, or safety. Your work will make a real and lasting difference.

• Lead a team that provides support to young people transitioning to adulthood.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with diverse groups of young people.

• Adapt flexibly to the needs and priorities of the service.

Essential

• Recent experience working with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload and planning.
• Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.
• Confident in using ICT.
• Previous line management experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work. We are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Disability confident – we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Safeguarding – this role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving – you’ll need the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire.

English fluency – the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.

Please upload your most recent CV and, if you wish, a short covering paragraph. Contact kip for more information.