Description

YMCA DLG stands together with children and young people who are at risk; keeping them safe, supporting their emotional wellbeing, and enabling them to belong, contribute and thrive in their local community.

We work to prevent youth homelessness across Sussex and Surrey and provide a home to 763 young people every night. We reach a further 10,000 young people and their families through our other key services, such as counselling, support and advice, mediation, and youth work, so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. You can hear our inspiring Young People's Stories HERE.

The Role

We are looking for two sessional Youth Workers to join our experienced and enthusiastic team in Eastbourne. You will deliver high-quality youth work services and will work alongside other youth workers at three of our youth nights for 11-21 year-olds in Eastbourne. This role includes regular sessions at Youth Clubs and LGBTQ+ Support Groups. You will support the planning and delivery of enjoyable and engaging session, ensuring that the service is delivered to a high standard in accordance with YMCADLG policies and procedures. In addition, you will facilitate targeted intervention sessions with young people, for example around sexual health, drugs and alcohol and anti-social behaviour.

This role has a flexible range of shifts. The current available hours are Monday 6.00pm-8.00pm; however there may be other hours which become available.

Who You Are

We are recruiting sessional Youth Workers who have a passion for sport, activities and providing a safe environment for young people to take part. The successful applicant will be able to communicate effectively with young people and provide effective support as necessary. You will also be able to build a positive relationship with young people.

We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything we have described above, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

The closing date for this role is 3 July 2022; Please note this is a rolling advert; applications will be reviewed regularly and interviews arranged on a rolling basis

If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please email[email protected]

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For questions regarding this role or to request another application format: please email us at [email protected]

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