Youth Worker

Job Details

• Purpose: Work in youth work teams with young people aged 11-18 in their own communities (community centre, local park or school).
• Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 - £26,786.83
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: 1.5 - 3 hours per week depending on location
• Locations: Lochgelly, Bowhill, Benarty, Kelty, Cowdenbeath

Responsibilities

• Support young people to undertake local project work of community benefit.
• Assist young people participating in youth work programmes to undertake personal development activities.
• Support young people on an individual and group basis to realise their potential and overcome challenges.
• Build their self esteem and self confidence.
• Consider risk, make reasoned choices and take control of their own lives.
• Develop a 'world view' which widens horizons and invites social commitment.
• Build the capacity of young people through the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills.

The Person

• Good organisational skills.
• Good time keeper, reliable and prepared to work flexibly.
• Experience of youth work and planning and developing learning and education programmes with young people.
• SVQ2 or SVQ3 Youth Work / PDA Youth Work.
• Ability to motivate young people and encourage participation.
• Ability to handle challenging situations confidently.

Benefits

• Access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Further Information

• Role Profile - review the role profile to see how you meet the essential criteria.
• How We Work Matters - employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information.

Applicants must provide a supporting statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this vacancy.

Contact

For further information please contact Chelsey Adamson at .