Job Role: SEN/D Youth WorkerLocation: WEST Youth Zone, 2 EdCityWalk, London W12 7TFContract: Part time, flexible hours (inc.evenings & weekends)Reporting to: Inclusion CoordinatorWhereEveryoneSticksTogetherHammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of widedisparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vastdifference between those living in different parts of our boroughcan lead to radically different life outcomes. WEST Youth Zoneis a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives ofyoung people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playingfield for our young people.   “WEST” Youth Zone, named Where Everyone SticksTogether by local young people, opened on April this year. AtWEST, we believe all young people in West London should havethe opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose andbe able to explore where it can take them.  Our Youth Zone is a purpose-built space fizzing with energy andcrammed with incredible facilities. Staffed by talented, skilledand dedicated youth workers who truly believe in youngpeople, helping them see what they could achieve, and givingthem the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.    Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s eveningsand weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer asafe and active space for young people to flourish in theirleisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they cangrow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole communitycan be proud of, and you can be part of that journey.  We give 8 to 19-year-olds, (and up to 25 for young people withadditional needs) affordable access to a broad range of sport,arts and mental health support, and employability services,designed to empower them to lead healthier, positive andmore active lives – raising their aspirations for themselves andtheir community.ABOUT WESTOPENED APRIL2024£5 ANNUALMEMBERSHIP50P ENTRYBITE CITY HOTMEALOVER 2000MEMBERS£5£12000+To become part of a forward thinking, innovative and motivated team and assist with thedelivery of all aspects of the youth zone sessions with young people.To work well in a team assisting the youth workers to work with young people showingsigns of challenging behaviour.To motivate, encourage and support young people to try activities and participate fully insessions.To become part of sessional staffing requirements for the youth team department.To support volunteers on sessions, coaching them to achieve their full potential withintheir given rolesTo deal with any problems that arise during Youth Zone sessions.Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the young people who attendWEST Youth Zone.To adhere to WEST Youth Zone Youth's mission and deliver high quality youth work thatsupports young people in their personal, social and educational development. Comply with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, with particular reference toSafeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity.Understand the needs of WEST Youth Zone and communicate them in a clear, consistentway to the young people, parents and guardians.Work within the performance framework of WEST Youth Zone and OnSide.Represent WEST Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internalcolleagues, and external partners.To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safetyof Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protectionconcerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies,procedures and practice (training to be provided).To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone.To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing YouthZone membership.Any other duties that may be requiredAlongside providing support and care to children and young people with special educationalneeds (SEN) and disabilities, SEN/D Youth Worker also help with the children's engagementin WEST’s Arts, Sports, Wellbeing, and Lifeskill focused activities. The main duties of SENspecialists include: Youth workers plan and deliver high quality youth work that supports young people in theirpersonal, social and educational development. The role will require you to assist withJuniors (8 - 12 yrs) and/or Seniors (13 - 19 yrs) and/or Beyond (members with additionalneeds up to 25 yrs).THE ROLECORE RESPONSIBILITIESIdentifying any learning difficulties a child may have so they receive the right support Observing students' strengths and weaknessesProviding strategies to help and support each childDelivering interactive activities for young people in our Sensory roomSELECTION CRITERIA EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTExperience of working with groups of young people aged 8 to 19, or upto aged 25 with a disability.EssentialExperience of delivering activities focused on supporting young people.EssentialExperience of team working and working alongside volunteers.EssentialExperience in a youth work or learning support environmentEssentialExperience of delivering interactive activities to young peopleDesirableExperience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds andwith challenging needsDesirableChildcare and Education Early Years Educator qualification or equivalentDesirableSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTESAbility to deliver high quality SEN/D programmes with young people whoface social exclusion, disadvantage and disaffection and manage such agroup. DesirableAble to plan and evaluate the programme of activities, includingproduction of session plans and evaluations.EssentialPUNCTUAL &RELIABLEPOSITIVE ROLEMODEL TOYOUNG PEOPLEENTHUSIASTIC &CHEERFULDIVERSE TEAM33 DAYS LEAVE(PRO-RATA)TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESFREE GYM ACCESSWORKPLACE PENSIONBENEFITSAPPLICATION PROCESS To apply, send your CV and application form torecruitment@westyouthzone.org Interviews will be ongoing and applications will close once anoffer of employment is made. WEST Youth Zone are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children, young people, andvulnerable groups. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTESREQUIREMENTAble to communicate effectively with youngpeople, parents, teammembers and members of the public.EssentialAbility to engage and build positive relationshipswith young peopleincluding disengaged and disadvantaged youngpeople.EssentialKnowledge of health and safety, diversityawareness and safeguardingbest practiceEssentialExcellent timekeeperEssentialA willingness to work unsociable hours whenrequiredEssentialFlexible and a willingness to cover events,holidays and staff absenceEssentialSatisfactory DBS clearance and committed tosafeguarding children EssentialUnderstand the principles of working withyoung people, the issuesaffecting their lives and knowledge of theirneedsDesirableBasic knowledge of SEN/D and InclusivepathwaysDesirableOUR VALUESCOLLABORATION We create and nurture strong, creative partnerships, working togetherto achieve better results and outcomes for young people.AMBITIONWe are passionate and driven in taking on new challenges, embracingnew ideas and exceeding our ambitions for young people, the YouthZones and our local communities.EXCELLENCE We encourage ourselves and each other to be thebest we can be through continuous learning andimprovement, and a focus on finding solutions.YOUNGPEOPLEFIRST Young people are at the heartof everything we do, inspiringand challenging us to deliverservices that exceed theirneeds and challenge them to bethe best they can be.RESPECT We act with honesty and integrity,celebrating diversity across the wholeorganisation and caring about eachother, our young people and theYouth Zone environment.