Youth Worker
ACTION 4 YOUTH
14.25 per hour
The Junction, Floor 2, High Wycombe Library, HP11 2DH
Full-time
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Job Descrip,on Job Title ¥ Youth Worker Location ¥ The Junc/on, Floor 2, High Wycombe Library, HP11 2DH Salary ¥ Hours ¥ £14.25 per hour 15 hours per week to be worked across three 5-hour shifts from 3.35pm-8.45pm. Days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for this role and we will consider a job share. Position in the Organisation ¥ Reports To: Centre Manager/ Deputy Centre Manager ¥ Responsible For: Running activities and general youth work sessions for young people aged 11 – 18 years and up to 25 with SEND Main Purpose and Scope of the Role The Youth Worker will run ac/vi/es and general youth work sessions for young people aged 11 – 18 years (up to 25 with Special Educa/onal Needs) at our mul/ service youth centre, The Junc/on. The centre is open 7 days a week from 4-9pm and includes a mixture of young people from different backgrounds, some of whom may have disabili/es or addi/onal needs. The Junc/on and all sessions are free for all young people. The Youth Worker will help supervise young people and run general youth work sessions and ac/vi/es. Ac,vi,es structure and the role: The Junc,on ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Set up equipment and ensure refreshments are available for young people Liaise with venue staff to ensure safety in both library and youth club Interact with young people and provide a safe and welcoming environment Follow a structured ac/vity /metable and deliver ac/vity sessions Supervise the young people and manage behaviour Enthuse and get involved in ac/vi/es ¥ ¥ Be proac/ve and lead by example at all /mes ¥ Help to provide 1:1 support to young people with addi/onal needs. ¥ Assist with the hot meal distribu/on and supervision of young people during HAF (Holiday Ac/vi/es and Food) Programmes ¥ Help to clear away, wipe down equipment and clean areas in between sessions and ¥ ¥ at the end of the evening Sign out young people at the end of the session Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding procedures have been followed and incidents reported. Duties and Key Responsibilities ¥ ¥ To monitor young people’s welfare throughout the session and to be especially aware of recorded allergies, physical/mental condi/ons and dietary requirements, and to follow the procedures in place. To liaise and communicate effec/vely with the Ac/on4Youth core staff and venue staff To have knowledge of and comply with the Data Protec/on Act. To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety procedures. ¥ ¥ ¥ Report any behaviour, conversa/ons or comments which are inappropriate within a seang for young people. ¥ Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related macers. ¥ Work within the guidelines of Ac/on4Youth policies and procedures. General Responsibilities ¥ ¥ Support the con/nued development of quality standards as specified by Ac/on4Youth. To have regard for the vision of Ac/on4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportuni/es and to the protec/on and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Terms and Condi,ons Place of work: Transport High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe HP11 2DH You will be expected to make your own travel arrangements to and from the loca/on listed above. DBS Pre-Employment Check Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check which will include a barred list check. Meals and Accommoda,on: Meals and accommoda/on are not provided. References: Proof of Eligibility to work in the UK Employment will be subject to receiving two sa/sfactory references Evidence provided to comply with the Immigra/on, Asylum and Na/onality Act 2006