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Youth & Community Worker Professional (Grade 6)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth & Community Worker to join Liverpool City Council's Children & Young People Services team. You will play a key role in supporting young people to engage in positive activities, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential.

  • £18.10 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
  • 35 hours per week
  • 3 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and facilitate engaging youth provision in partnership with the Centre Manager and Management Committee.
  • Lead and manage a part-time evening staff team and volunteers.
  • Plan and deliver a programme of activities that meet the needs of young people and promote their personal and social development.
  • Ensure young people's voices are heard and reflected in the centre's services.
  • Advocate for young people and ensure their safety and wellbeing by working closely with parents, carers, and fellow professionals.
  • Identify opportunities for funding and project development to expand youth services.
  • Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of the project.
  • Maintain accurate records of interventions and assessments.

Requirements

  • Experience working directly with children and young people in a youth work or community setting.
  • Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people and how to support their development.
  • Ability to engage and build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
  • Experience in planning and delivering activities and youth provision.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team of staff and volunteers.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends as required.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk