Sessional Youth Support Worker (Female) - Flintshire We are recruiting two part time female sessional workers as part of our expanding Youth Work provision in Flintshire. We are looking to recruit a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team to continue to make real impact in the lives of young people. Job Title: Sessional Youth Support Worker Hours of Work: 3 hours per week (mainly late afternoons, evenings and some weekends) Location: Flintshire (Venue TBC) Salary: £12 per hour Tenure: 31st March 2025 Responsible to : Youth Team Lead Responsible for: Volunteers, young people Enhanced DBS will be required for this role Evidence for permission to work will be required (This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010) Deadline for applications is 23.59 on Monday 30th September Interview date TBC For an informal Chat about this role please contact Leeeyst.org.uk If you are having trouble with the application form please contact Recruitmenteyst.org.uk Project Overview Thanks to a Equality, Diversity and Inclusion grant funding from Flintshire Youth Service, EYST Wales in partnership with Flintshire City of Sanctuary (FCoS) will provide children and young people from diverse ethnic minority backgrounds, aged 10-25 and living in Flintshire, the opportunity to have fun, feel happier, participate more, and build confidence in and connections to youth work in Wales. The Project Youth Worker will work to establish regular youth activities including 2x weekly youth drop-in sessions, one to one support sessions, trips as well as liaising with a wide range of local partners and community organisations to provide additional support for young people locally. The Youth Support Worker sits within and complements a range of other EYST projects supporting ethnic minority young people across Wales, overseen by the Youth Team Lead. The role involves liaising with schools, colleges and other organisations to raise awareness of EYST Wales’ projects and opportunities for young people locally. Aims of the Post To support planning and delivery of the FCoS-EYST Youth Project to ethnic minority children and young people living in Flintshire. To organise and facilitate two weekly after-school youth clubs as well as one-to-one support to improve the sense of wellbeing, participation and aspirations of ethnic minority children and young people To work effectively with a wide range of partner agencies to maximise outcomes and opportunities for ethnic minority young people Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties To plan, organise and deliver 2x after-school youth clubs and other project activities including trips and workshops, ensuring they are inclusive and participative To ensure provision that accommodates the needs of children and young people To provide one-to-one support to young people accessing the project, including liaising with their families as appropriate. To support the involvement of young people in all project activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, enjoyment and dignity. To work as a team with other project workers and volunteers to ensure the safe delivery of all project activities. To facilitate effective feedback and consultation mechanisms for young people to contribute to project development To effectively promote the project using a variety of online social media platforms. Collate and form relationships with local community groups, partners and other opportunities in Flintshire to increase connections to new opportunities for young people Engage with and inform schools and other key statutory and voluntary sector organisations about the project and establish referral pathways To ensure the collection, entry and return of information as required for monitoring and evaluation To take part in training, meetings and regular supervision as required To work within relevant health and safety legislation To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and an inclusive approach at all levels To ensure that Safeguarding and all other relevant policies are implemented To uphold the confidentiality of information of clients and young people To ensure administrative and financial systems are effectively maintained To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required Person Specification Experience of working with young people from the target group Knowledge, understanding and empathy for issues affecting children and families from ethnic minorities, including Refugee and Asylum seeker backgrounds. Willingness to develop through introductory and continuous youth work training and qualifications. With an essential commitment to work towards EWC registration as a Youth Support Worker at level 3. Experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations, and good knowledge of local youth opportunities. A commitment to the participation of young people in project delivery An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, Ability to enthuse and mentor young people Good communication and interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills, confident using online engagement platforms including Zoom and Teams Excellent Social media skills Organised and self-motivated Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding including Digital Safeguarding issues. Ability to speak a community language other than English/Welsh (desirable) Demonstrable commitment to EYST’s organisational values of Equality, Human Rights, Social Justice and Making a Positive Difference