About the role
As a Lead Programme Delivery Worker, you'll work within a small team of specialist practitioners delivering targeted services and have the opportunity to deliver effective counselling therapeutic intervention.
The Hillingdon Youth Offer works with children and young people to deliver high quality and consistent youth work through targeted, locality-based, detached, outreach, and accredited programmes across the borough in collaboration with the statutory, community, and voluntary sector.
These two part-time posts will be within the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programmes known as LINK, which offers a range of counselling therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and young adults in Hillingdon, where there is a concern in relation to mental health and well-being.
This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week, which will require regular evening and/or weekend work.
We are seeking to recruit individuals with an excellent understanding of issues that children and young people face today and experience of leading a team. You will have a creative and dynamic approach and be able to engage with hard-to-reach and other vulnerable groups.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Have Level 4 or above diploma in Counselling Skills or Equivalent.
* Have extensive and proven experience of community development and leadership.
* Have experience of managing and leading groups and individuals.
* Be confident to lead on the planning, delivering, and evaluating group and one-to-one interventions and services that are responsive to need.
* Be passionate about working with children and young people.
* Be approachable and able to engage with a diverse client population.
* Be proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Have excellent communication and listening skills.
* Have the ability to work closely with a range of different organisations.
* Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of children, young people, partners, and stakeholders.
About us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Work Life Balance
* Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
* 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full-time staff.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum of 37 days after 10 years of service.
Health & Wellbeing
* Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
* Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
* Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council-owned golf courses.
* Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
* Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
* Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment.
* Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
* Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
Commute with Ease
* Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants, and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents, so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early; we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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