Youth Engagement Worker

The Wakefield Central Youth Hub Team is seeking a dynamic and driven Youth Engagement Worker to join our team.

This role will be based at The Central Youth Hub, covering Central, North, and South West of the Wakefield district. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering innovative youth programs across various locations within the area, with the goal of enhancing outcomes for young people aged 11-25.

• Provides safe and supportive spaces for young people.
• Enhances opportunities for employment and skill development.
• Works towards reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Promotes overall health and well‑being.

• Support the team to develop and deliver a comprehensive offer of support and activities for children and young people from age 11 to 24.
• Support children and young people’s participation in a range of activities which promote positive health and well‑being.
• Work alongside multi agencies to provide support and opportunities for young people.

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full‑time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
• Generoud annual leave and Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high‑quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

• This post will require the ability to travel around the district and to transport children and young people. A full driving licence is required.
• Evidence of maintaining skill and knowledge base in a professional field through post qualifying training or other opportunities.
• Previous experience working directly with children and young people.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing interventions for this demographic.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the creation and delivery of engaging youth programs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the barriers that certain groups experience in accessing services and support.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Kate Norbury.

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To apply please click the Apply Now link below.