The Early Help Youth Service is undergoing a exciting change as we expand our offer to the young people of Cheshire West. This opportunity to be part of the team, in the role of Senior Practice Lead for Group Work delivery.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
You will have responsibility for the development, delivery, partnerships and financial monitoring for group and school based work within the whole of Cheshire West ensuring high quality outcome based youth work in accordance with the Youth Service Strategy to positively impact on young people and communities.
Our geographical based group work consists of distinct delivery points that include:
1. Targeted Open Access
2. SEND Youth Provision
3. LGBTQ+ Provision
4. Youth Voice
5. Detached
To deliver this work you will manage a team of qualified and in-training Youth Workers to ensure high quality group work is delivered. You will manage, plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate targeted youth work, develop and deliver needs led and time-bound projects and initiatives to inform and educate young people in response to risky behaviours. You will build partnerships within the local community in order to develop programs that are needs led and responsive to the local information this will include working with Community Safety, Police, Community & Voluntary sector, education and children’s social care.
The role will require you to hold a JNC recognised Degree in Youth and Community Work or equivalent, have a clear understanding of the national policy framework and legislation relating to young people and a deep understanding of Youth Work issues and participative approaches to work with young people.
We are looking for people with initiative, self-motivation, are enthusiastic and have excellent empathy and listening skills and have experience of delivering Youth Work and positive engagement with young people.
The role is full time; hours per week.