Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Experience of working with children and young people, preferably but not necessarily in a youth work context.
• An enjoyment of work with all young people and an ability to build relationships with them, including those with additional life challenges.
• Understanding of the issues impacting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
• Experience of working with groups.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• An ability to work on their own initiative.
• A willingness and commitment to learn and develop.
• Ability to reflect on their practice and to be open to constructive feedback and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively and commitment to working well as part of a team.
• Emotional and physical resilience to meet the challenges and demands of the role.
• Availability to work daytimes, evenings, Saturdays and some week days during school holidays, depending on the shifts agreed.
• Good time management skills to ensure all tasks are undertaken appropriately.
Desirable
• A relevant qualification – for instance in Community Education/Community Learning and Development, Youth Work, Social Work or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people at risk and those with additional support needs.
• Experience of reflecting on and/or evaluating youth work.
• Knowledge of good child protection practice.
• Level 2 / Elementary or equivalent Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience in food handling.
Personal Qualities
At Biggar Youth Project, we expect all of our staff to work in the following way:
• Be kind and approachable
• Interact with young people, colleagues and the public in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
• Express ideas and feelings in a constructive and sensitive manner.
• Act assertively rather than aggressively or passively.
• Be passionate about best practice.
• Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the emotional needs of young people and colleagues.