Job Description
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Youth Worker, Pointers Drop in Centre, Isle of Lewis (4964)
9 hours Per Week, Fixed Term to 31 March 2026
£6,852 - £6,917 per annum, inclusive of £695 per annum Distant Islands Allowance
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Required for 9 hours per week, on a fixed term basis of one year, to work with young people and volunteers within Pointers Drop-In Centre. This would involve developing relationships, identifying needs and responding to those needs. Assist in planning and to deliver and evaluate structured youth work sessions and youth awards.
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You will have proven experience of working with young people, have the ability to set up and supervise group sessions, and have knowledge of health and safety and child protection implications for working with young people. The flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
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This position is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with Children.
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Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.
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It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
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Interviews will be conducted i...