Do you thrive on empowering youth workers and young people? Are you a passionate leader with a proven record of success in youth work?
Godalming Youth Service, part of Godalming Town Council, opened in 2022. The service has grown beyond expectation, making a tangible difference to young people and the community.
The goal of the youth service is to support young people in Godalming by providing high-quality youth work. The main provision currently consists of the following:
* Broadwater Youth Centre is open every weekday afternoon and evening, offering a diverse range of youth programmes.
* The Mobile Youth Project provides mobile, detached and outreach youth work four-five afternoons per week, and in-school youth work.
* School Holiday Programmes are provided during every major school holiday and during many half-term weeks. Some of which are funded through the Holiday Activity Fund (HAF).
We are now looking for a ‘Youth Work Manager’ to support the continued growth and development of Godalming Youth Service. The Youth Work Manager will manage youth work delivery and community-related projects promoting the personal, educational, creative and social development of young people.
They will be responsible for managing Youth Support Workers, supporting, and developing them to ensure that all youth activities stay safe, welcoming and effective.
It is an exciting opportunity, and the Youth Work Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening and developing opportunities for Godalming’s youth.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to do so by completing an application form.
The application form, an additional information pack, and job description can be found here: https://godalming-tc.gov.uk/job-vacancies/
Initial shortlisting will occur during the week commencing 18th November 2024. In the event of a high volume of applicants, it may take some time before you receive a response.
Please note we do not accept applications solely through Indeed, and will only respond to applicants who complete a full application form.
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Tom Manning, Head of Youth Services, at youthofficer@godalming-tc.gov.uk
An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,141.00-£34,745.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have a Professional JNC Qualification in Youth Work (or equivalent)?
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Godalming, Surrey (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Youth Work Manager
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