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Youth Worker

Employer
Groundwork East
Location
Bedfordshire
Salary
£22,869 to £24,499 (pro rata) plus attractive benefits
Closing date
19 Oct 2019

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Youth Worker, Groundwork East

25 hours per week (maternity cover) – 1 year fixed term contract


Salary: £22,869 to £24,499 (pro rata) plus attractive benefits 
Location: Office based in Stockwood Park, Luton. 

Evening-based work: Across Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire and Central Bedfordshire and in Bedford with occasional travel across the East of England

Groundwork East’s portfolio of youth work delivery continues to grow and we are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver an innovative range of youth-focused services within Bedfordshire and South Cambridgeshire. The post includes leading evening delivery sessions three times a week as well as daytime youth work, working as part of our growing team and expanding programme of youth delivery.

We work in partnership with residents, local authorities, schools, other charities and local organisations to develop projects which bring about regeneration and improve the quality of life. The role will support young people to develop as individuals and strengthen their local community. 

The successful candidate will have:

  • A nationally or locally recognised JNC youth work qualification or relevant experience.
  • Experience working with challenging and/or at risk young people
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills - an ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Closing date:  12.00 noon, Thursday 17th October 2019
Interview date:  Thursday 24th October 2019

For an informal chat about this post, please contact Angela Dallaris on 07702 532329 or email angela.dallaris@groundwork.org.uk

To apply for the role, please click the link below to be redirected to the Groundwork East careers page. 

Company

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. 

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