Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Town Council s Youth Service You will engage and support young people to access advice and guidance and additional support where needed with a view to improving their current and future outcomes, ensure opportunities for inclusion, positive choices, emotional wellbeing, keeping themselves safe and reducing the risk of exploitation or harm. This role will require at least three face-to-face sessions per week. Occasional additional hours may be required to meet needs e.g., holiday activities, outings and other sessions as and when required. Keynsham is a thriving market town within the Bath and North East Somerset Council area. The Town Council serves a population of approximately 19,000 with further increases in population anticipated over the next few years. In addition to a wide range of facilities managed by the Council, it is currently working to expand and improve our Youth Service provision and team. THE ROLE Keynsham Town Council are looking for a responsible individual to work in conjunction with the Town Clerk and the Council s Youth Strategy Working Group, to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive work programme in a safe and supportive environment, ensuring a wide range of informed development opportunities and activities for young people aged 11 19 years (up to 25 years with special needs) according to their needs and requirements. The Senior Youth Worker will work with the Youth Strategy Working Group to formulate an overall Strategic Plan for the future provision of high-quality youth work in Keynsham and surrounding areas. Following approval of the Strategic Plan by the Town Council, the Senior Youth Worker will alongside the Town Clerk plan, develop and manage youth work in Keynsham on behalf of the Town Council s own Youth Service (TimeOut), whilst continuing to work collaboratively with, and commissioning from, other providers. All of our Youth Team help to bridge the gaps in understanding between the local community and young people; and to highlight issues affecting young people acting as advocates for and with them within the wider community. If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this post and drive to move forward our exciting programme for change, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role please contact Dawn Drury, Town Clerk on townclerkkeynsham-tc.gov.uk 01179 868683. Website: www.keynsham-tc.gov.uk Address: Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HF. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.