Neway are seeking a Youth & Community Worker to join our client based with Liverpool Council.
This role is starting at the beginning of March, working 35 hours a week, initially for a 3 month contract that is likely to be extended.
• Liverpool City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Youth Worker within the Targeted Support Team, part of Targeted Services for Young People for maternity cover.
• The successful candidate will work directly with young people who have been referred for one to one support, and will be expected to manage a caseload of referrals.
As a youth worker in our team you will build positive and trusting relationships with young people, and will work in a bespoke person centred way in order to get the very best outcomes for them.
• Young people are referred to us for one to one support from a variety of agencies and with a wide range of needs which requires a creative, imaginative and Child First approach.
• As a youth worker in our team you will also build positive relationships with families, caregivers and fellow professionals so that young people are effectively safeguarded. You will support and advocate for young people in professionals meetings.
• You will work in a variety of settings including young people’s homes, community settings, schools etc and will be flexible in your working day as you may be required to work evenings and possible weekends in order to accommodate young people as and when needed .
• You will have an excellent understanding of issues facing young people and will be expected to assess individual needs and record interventions in a timely way.
• If you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and are committed to improving the lives of young people in our city this is an exciting opportunity for you.