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Who are we?
We are a locally rooted, long-established charity, employing over 150 staff, who are dedicated to supporting the residents of Hull
by providing a wide range of services including affordable housing, training and development, employment services, youth
facilities, personal care and fighting poverty. We would love to have you on board with us to achieve our mission of improving the
quality of life.
Youth Worker
5 hours per week with possibility for overtime
Salary: £3,154.28
The role will include:
* Working as a proactive member of the Goodwin Development Trust Youth Project team contributing to a timetable of activities,
events, contract delivery, including open access sessions at The Turf Youth club, outreach sessions, detached youth work and
trips.
* Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded.
* Contributing to, reading and understanding risk assessments, policies and procedures to maintain the safety of the children
young people, volunteers, staff and visitors.
* Working with projects across Goodwin and external partners including Hull City Council and local schools to support the
delivery of a flexible youth offer that promotes opportunities for children and young people to access a range of experiences
including arts, crafts, music and sport.
* Consult regularly with young people and their families to develop and deliver services that meet their needs and continue to
develop and deliver services that meet their needs, wishes and wants.
To be successful in this role you will:
* Undertake a range of internal and external training to further develop professional skills.
* Have knowledge and experience of working with young people in a youth work setting.
* Have experience of safeguarding policies and procedures and safe working practices including working to risk assessments and
policies and procedures.
* Have excellent communication skills with children, young people and team staff and volunteers.
* Have a calm and supportive way of working and communicating that avoids conflict.
* Have knowledge of equality and diversity and a commitment to promoting inclusive service delivery.
What can we offer you?
* CycleScheme
* Gym Discounts
* Discounted Tastecard (this provides access to hundreds of discounts!)
* Group Life Insurance
* Free Counselling Service
* Length of Service Rewards
Ongoing vacancy
Interview date: TBC
To Apply for this role please visit our website
“Goodwin Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable
adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruiting procedures through references and
DBS checks”