Description
Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation. The Salary range for this role is £26,500 to £28,000 per annum based on a 37.5 hour working week. Rewards and Benefits
1. 5 weeks holiday a year plus Bank Holidays
2. Sick pay
3. Safeguarding training
4. Flexible working where role allows
5. Pension scheme
6. Employee Assistance programme
7. Clinical supervision
About the Organisation The Eikon Charity is one of Surrey's leading charities supporting children and young people. We listen, we talk, and we help young people with the skills they need to live their best life. And we work with families and professionals to make sure everyone gets the support they need. We are looking for people with passion and expertise to join us in continuing to be a leading provider of early intervention in Surrey. Our vision For all Surrey young people to thrive. Our mission To empower and support young people in Surrey to have the wellbeing they need to be healthy and happy. Our values We elevate and amplify the voices of children & young people. The needs of young people guide everything we do, shaping every decision and action we take.We act with compassion. We empathise with the pressures of modern life and feel compelled to help without judgement. We work together. Partnering with parents, carers, schools, policymakers, and young people themselves helps us all to succeed. We take responsibility. We recognise our part to play in the future of children & young people, and we hold ourselves accountable for their success. Our culture We recognise our collective strength and champion the power of individuals. Our teams are amazing and inspire people every day. We work hard to create an environment where all of our staff and volunteers feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. Diversity enriches us and improves the support we give children and young people. The work we do creates change to be celebrated, rewarding moments, and outcomes to be proud of every day. It can also bring professional and personal challenges to each of us. We support each other to share our moments of success, do the best we can for young people, ensure everyone enjoys their work, and support our colleagues when they need it. About the Role We are looking for a Youth Participation worker to plan, deliver and support our LGBTQ+ face-to-face and virtual work. Working within the LGBTQ+ team ensuring the project delivery and successful completion of funding contracts. Building relationships with LGBTQ+ providers Provide a safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ+. The groups are focused on supporting LGBTQ+ young people to come together, explore their questions & identities, learn about LGBTQ+ culture, find local community, make friends and have fun Key Responsibilities
8. Delivering services to children and young people
9. Engaging with young people in face-to-face groups and 1-1 sessions to motivate, inspire and encourage potential
10. Support to plan and deliver our LGBTQ+ sessions ensuring continued support is given by Eikon to young people; putting young people first, ensuring we offer the right help at the right time
11. Contact new young people and parent referrals to ensure suitability for group or 1-1 support
12. Support the LGBTQ+ team in ensuring young people are involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work
13. Ensure that parents and carers are involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the peer parenting work
14. Signpost CYP to relevant support services for additional support where needed
15. Listening to and supporting young people showing empathy, and understanding, remaining non-judgmental and caring
16. Escalate any safeguarding concerns following Eikons safeguarding process and procedures
17. Ensure accurate and timely case recording, including ensuring case note processes are followed and all data and information is uploaded to the relevant data bases
18. Establish appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with young people/adults
19. Support volunteers within sessions and facilitating activities.
20. Support with completion of risk assessment for all activities
21. Support with Internal staff training to upskill and improve staff capabilities
22. Supporting with Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
23. Use goal-based outcomes and additional monitoring tools to monitor effectiveness and the impact of support for CYP accessing the service
24. Support the LGBTQ+ team to monitor, evaluate and develop the project, to meet programme ambitions
25. Support the LGBTQ+ team to develop and evaluate service delivery and scale up the programme
26. Support the LGBTQ+ team to ensure accurate and timely data reports, for internal management and funders in line with project reporting timelines and expectations, reported from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective
27. Assist with regularly monitoring and reviewing the services
28. Personal Development/other duties
29. Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that have an impact on service delivery at Eikon
30. Work as part of a team to lead and inspire collaboration across Eikon.
31. Support the LGBTQ+ team with additional tasks relevant to delivery and development of the project
32. Work within Eikon's internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
33. Attend training and supervision as discussed and agreed between yourself and line manager
Additional information The closing date for this advert is 30.06.2024 with interviews scheduled for 10.07.2024 As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, we do not accept CVs. If you have any questions, please contact We do not provide feedback on applications. We are happy to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates who attended an interview upon request. To apply for this role, please click where you will find all the information and the application form.