Sessional Youth Worker at North Tyneside Disability Forum

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: North Tyneside

Salary: £13 Per Hour

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

JOB DESCRIPTION 

To work with our existing team towards progressing the aims of our Children and Young Peoples Project

1. Identifying and encouraging the involvement of young physically, sensory and/or learning disabled people in North Tyneside

2. To work with them towards building their skills and confidences informally in order that become effective members of society

3. To facilitate their ability to effect change, make informed choices and assist in the decision making processes

4. To encourage personal and group awareness and development

5. to make written reports as necessary

To specifically address the needs of:
Marginalized and isolated young people
Disabled teenagers just wanting to be teenagers
Pre teens who feel excluded from their peers
Kids in transition – between school/F.E./work

To be able to work in a large group situation – centre based and if necessary to be able to work at other locations appropriate to the needs of the client group, one to one or in small group setting.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Experience of working with young disabled people
Good communication skills
Ability to work across broad age and ability/special needs level
Experience of working with previously marginalized groups
Commitment towards integration and inclusion
Relevant qualification and understanding of disability issues

Sessional support to evening and weekend work recompensed by hourly rate of £13.21per hour.