Youth & Community Engagement Officer

Youth & Community Engagement Officer
Salary: £23,748 - £27,825 per annum
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until December 2023
Location: County Durham

About the organisation

They are a leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.

DurhamWorks is a dedicated programme for young people aged 16-24 living in County Durham who are not in education, employment or training a partnership programme between Durham County Council and 16 organisations working together to support young people and help them create their future, dismantling barriers to engagement, progression and sustainment. DurhamWorks Programme for Schools is a dedicated project for young people aged 15-16 years old, who need extra help when making decisions about education, training and employment opportunities after year 11.

About the role

They have a dedicated Youth Team delivering a successful Youth Programme which engages with children, young people and adults across the County Durham area.

You will engage to help build the capacity of local groups and organisations through development and delivery of sustainable projects, to meet the needs of the local community.  You will proactively target and engage with young people to encourage sign up on the programme. This will include drop in sessions, Youth Hub tours, job fairs, detached youth work, networking with partners

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

A bit about you

They are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who has experience of external liaison and developing effective relationships with children, young people and communities. They want someone like you who has experience of developing, managing and delivering projects. Having knowledge of community regeneration issues and principles of youth is essential. Your role will require you to have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as being able to work on your own initiative.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 5th September 2022

Application Process:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

Make yourself at home

Our client wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please.