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Lead Group Worker – Darlington Open Access Youth Work
The Junction is recruiting for Lead Group Worker – Darlington Open Access Youth Work
Hours: 2.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young people in Darlington? The Junction, a leading charity known for nurturing youth potential, seeks a driven and resourceful Lead Group Worker to join our dedicated team.
Lead and co-facilitate a new weekly youth club session (2 hours each) in a positive and supportive environment. Through diverse activities, you'll inspire and empower young people to express themselves, build positive relationships, and reach their full potential.
If you have a proven track record of:
1. Enthusiastically engaging young people and fostering a sense of belonging.
2. Leading and guiding group sessions with creativity and responsiveness.
3. Collaborating effectively with young people, volunteers, and colleagues.
4. Prioritizing safety and well-being by upholding safeguarding procedures.
When writing your application, please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria. Please pay particular attention to criteria that will be assessed at the application stage which are marked with an ‘A’. If you don’t yet meet some of the Essential Criteria, please indicate this on your application and we can discuss this with you if you are shortlisted for an interview.
We do not accept CVs; a full pack must be completed.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 18th April 2025
Interviews held: Friday 25th April 2025
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
The closing date for this job is 18 April 2025 - 9:00am.
Organisation:
The Junction Foundation
Contract type:
£27,586 per annum pro rata (2.5 hours per week)
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