Hours: 3 days a week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £23,790 Full Time Equivalent
Location: West Cornwall
Job Purpose: The Young People’s Project Worker will support youth-led projects in West Cornwall, using the Restorative model, so that young people are supported and empowered to lead, have their voices heard, and take positive action to make things better socially, locally, and on a wider scale.
RJ Working is a charity serving the communities of Cornwall. We support young people’s leadership through Restorative Practice to enable their voices, participation, and empowerment.
Restorative Practice helps to build relationships and the skills to better look after self and others. This creates a foundation for building fairer communities and tackling inequalities.
Our work in West Cornwall has been established since 2017, and we are looking to develop further its transformative potential. This role will support and enable young people to take leadership in developing Restorative Approaches and embedding these approaches in their communities. It will build on RJ Working’s experience of relationships with schools, colleges, and young people, and develop new relationships and connections in West Cornwall.
Responsibilities:
1. Support youth-led projects using the Restorative model.
2. Empower young people to take positive action in their communities.
3. Build relationships with schools and colleges.
4. Develop new connections in West Cornwall.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Experience in youth work or related fields.
2. Understanding of Restorative Practice.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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