Senior Youth Worker

Join a youth team that is changing lives.

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart.  We believe in empowering young people to have their say in big global and local issues.  Our youth workers support young people to develop the skills required to make a difference to themselves and the community.

Senior Youth Worker, Groundwork East
Salary: £25,738 to £30,569 (pro rata for part time) plus benefits
Hours: Part-time or Full-time – 25-37 hours a week
Location: Office based in Stockwood Park, Luton
Evening-based work: Across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough with occasional travel across the East of England
Term: Permanent

Groundwork East has a strong youth work presence across the local authorities of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough and are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead a team and deliver an innovative range of youth-focused services. The post includes evening delivery, developing and monitoring projects and line management of staff.

We work in partnership with residents, local authorities, schools, other charities and local organisations to deliver projects which bring about regeneration and improve the quality of life. The role will support young people to develop as individuals and strengthen their local community.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A nationally or locally recognised JNC youth work qualification
  • Availability to work 3/4 evenings a week
  • Experience of managing youth groups in a variety of settings – clubs, outdoors, long-term projects
  • Strong project management skills and experience of managing staff
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills
  • An ability to see creative ideas through to delivery engaging young people in the process

Closing date:  Thursday 17 March 2022, midday
Interview date: 
Thursday 23 March 2022

For an informal chat about this post, please email Diana Hedley or call 07736 132 295 


Apply

To apply please download and complete the below application pack and send to Diana Hedley

Job Description
Application Form
Equal opportunities monitoring form
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