Therapeutic Youth Worker
- Employer
- YMCA Thames Gateway
- Location
- YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Rd, Woolwich, SE18 5QG
- Salary
- £13 - £15 per hour & competitive benefits
- Closing date
- 20 Mar 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
- Function
- Child protection / Safeguarding, Play, Youth work
- Sector
- Charity / Voluntary sector, Children's centre / Sure Start, Housing, School / Nursery, Youth Offending, Youth service, Young Adults, Families
Therapeutic Youth Worker
We are a vibrant, local charity that has been serving the local community for over 130 years through inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are the most in need.
YMCA Thames Gateway is looking for a Therapeutic Youth Worker who will lead and co-ordinate our programmes at the Youth Zone in Woolwich. You will encourage, inspire and welcome young people aged 13-19 into a safe place by offering one to one mentoring and supporting other youth work staff in ensuring that a high quality and young person centered service is provided.
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated and have experience of a trauma informed approach or an attitude to learn. You will need to be passionate and have the ability to communicate and engage effectively with young people. This is a new project in the urban area of Woolwich where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives.
If you are experienced of working with young people and have the ability to plan and develop programmes of therapeutic and trauma informed work, or you are looking for the next step in your Youth Work career, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Details:
- Location – YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Rd, Woolwich, SE18 5QG
- Hours – Flexible working is considered between 30 - 37.5 hours per week (including evenings, occasional weekends and detached youth work).
- Rate of pay - £13 - £15 per hour & competitive benefits
- Benefits – Free Gym Membership and discounted family memberships, 50% discount on YMCA provided childcare, HSF Health Cash Plan and Perkbox, Generous Pension contributions and Life Assurance Scheme etc.
- Closing date – Friday 15th March 2019 at Midday
YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
To Apply
Please contact the HR Department for a full application pack on 01708770407.
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