Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Tower Hamlets

£23/hr

Start date: ASAP

Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Youth Worker in the Tower Hamlets area.

Introduction:

Young Tower Hamlets is our new youth service that has been created to provide a diverse programme of free opportunities and support for young people aged 11 to 19 (25 with SEND) across the borough.

We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen interest to work with and inspire young people, making a difference in their life, supporting them to have voice & influence on services and to engage in positive activities within a universal open access youth setting.







You will be a part of a team that provides year-round safe spaces across the borough, bringing a variety of different methods and skills that aid in planning, organising and delivering universal and targeted youth activities and programmes.

Skills and knowledge:

* Communication skills - presentation, verbal & written

* The ability to work well on own initiative and with others

* Sensitivity and understanding of young peoples current issues, challenges and needs

* Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

* To have a 'can do' attitude, be thorough and pay attention to detail

Note: roles are in person / face to face direct delivery working with young people in a Universal Youth Work settings across Tower Hamlets and will involve indoor / outdoor including some weekend working, prior notice will be provided.

Qualifications & Experience: The following will be considered.

* You'll need a minimum of a Level 1/2 NVQ JNC recognised Youth Support Worker qualification or something similar (Sports,





Teaching, Youth Justice)

* Applications from candidates currently undertaking a formal qualification to work with young people.

* In addition, candidates with experience and qualifications of working with vulnerable young people i.e. young carers, those with SEND and or can speak Bengali / Somali (Desirable) are encouraged to apply.

* Applicants currently in Full Time/Part Time education will be considered for part time roles.

* Applications from candidates with a min of 2 years' experience of working with young people

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

· Enhanced DBS check

· Willingness to be flexible and travel in and around the borough

▶️ Youth Worker
🖊️ Hatched Recruitment Group
📍 London Borough of Tower Hamlets