NEYA Trainee Youth Voice Worker at NE Youth

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Gateshead

Salary: £13 Per Hour

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Aim of the Post:

This exciting post will both support existing youth voice projects and play a pivotal role in developing new initiatives across the region. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with Young People and supporting them to have their voices heard on key issues that matter to them.

Job Description:

• Support and deliver Youth Voice work in line with the aims and objectives of the North East Youth Alliance (NEYA).
• Support the planning of a range of different high-quality work with young people, specifically around the voice of young people.
• Support the delivery of high-quality face to face work with young people using a range of fun and educational engagement methods.
• Encouraging and supporting young people to take on active roles within their neighbourhoods and beyond with support from colleagues.
• Supporting the implementation of a range of informal research and consultation methods to highlight the actual experiences and/or needs of young people.
• To build dynamic partnerships across organisations and networks who are responsive to the emerging needs of young people.
• To advocate and amplify the diverse voices and needs of young people, influencing policy, resourcing and delivery. These objectives are underpinned by the following values:

COLLABORATIVELY - We know that change happens when we work together, and we take a systemic approach across our work.

EQUITY - We believe that tackling inequalities is core to everything we do.

YOUTH LED - We believe that young people’s voices and needs are a key part of our decision-making processes.

• Manage time and resources effectively.
• Ensure safeguarding of all young people involved in programmes.
• Maintain effective relationships with key individuals within the venues where our work takes place.
• Work to conditions set out by partner organisations where we deliver services.
• Attend training, supervision, meetings and network forums as directed.
• Promote the work of the organisation and NEYA with other professionals and members of the public, as and when appropriate.
• Carry out duties in line with the organisation’s Policies, Procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Any other reasonable duties as identified by the Chief Executive and appropriate to the level and grading of the post.