Sessional Youth Worker
Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Sessional Youth Worker (Fusion Project)
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
| Location: | Home based with delivery of sessions across different locations in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight |
| Contract: | Zero Hours |
| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Hours: | At least 1 Saturday over 2 months with attendance for larger groups and occasional school holiday & evening events |
The Fusion project runs sessions, workshops and trips to various Hampshire and Isle of Wight attractions for Adopted young people aged between 7-17.
As Sessional Youth Worker you will support activities for young people engaged within Groundwork South’s Fusion youth work project. Our events have included bowling, horseriding, activity centres, nature sessions, bushcraft, paddleboarding, ringos, wall climbing, art and craft activities, parties and much more!
You will actively work with the Fusion Project Manager and support the Senior Youth Worker to deliver effective and relevant support in order to enable young people to develop both socially and engage with each other across the region.
This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting Adopted young people achieve their individual potential and creating opportunities, so they are able to enhance their life skills and make positive life choices.
Due to the nature of this role we are looking for someone with a driving licence with the ability to travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Sessions run up to 3 Saturdays in Hampshire and 1 on the Isle of Wight along with sessions during school holidays and occasional evenings, shared over the team.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
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Job Description & Person Specification
To Apply, please send your CV and a Cover Letter quoting reference ‘HD0124’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Elizabeth Hodgson, Project Manager (Youth) at Elizabeth.hodgson@groundwork.org.uk or 07736132691
| Closing date for applications: | 13th October 2024 |
| Interview date: | tbc October via Microsoft Teams |
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.
