Job ref: HH24/152
Post: Project Worker
Hours per week: 22 hours
Rate of pay: £24,495.72 - £25,187.06 per annum (pro rata)
Contract terms: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2024 16:50
The Service
This exciting opportunity within Hillcrest Futures’ young peoples service looks to support young people aged 12-25 in the Perth and Kinross area. The service operates in partnership with local authority and other key stakeholders. The service provides one-to-one and group education as well as peer education interventions designed to build young peoples knowledge and resilience around substances. The Service is a confidential and non-judgemental service that provides education sessions and one-to-one support to young people.
The Role
The project worker will provide one-to-one support, education sessions, and group work sessions to vulnerable young people who are experiencing any issues with their substance use or where their substance use has impacted on their mental health. Working with young people to support them to make safer choices is a core role. The project worker will also deliver information and training sessions to other professionals outside the service.
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who is creative and wants to be a part of an exciting service that supports young people make better-informed decisions. You will have experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis as well as experience of working in a group work-based setting. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have experience of community-based work and the ability to deliver awareness-raising and educational sessions to a range of stakeholders. You will be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
About the Benefits
* Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
* Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
* Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
* Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.
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