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This is an exciting chance to really make a substantial difference to the number of young people who can be reached by Active8.
Ideally we are looking for a candidate with experience of youth work delivery, leading on projects and running events.
However willingness to learn, passion for the cause and transferable skills count for a lot and training will be provided if you do not have direct experience but you are creative, good at organisation, enjoy building relationships and have an eye for detail.
An average week might involve a residential or day activity with our group. It might be meeting members on a 121 to support them with their individual needs or planning the next exciting event for our members to attend.
As you would expect when working for a small charity no two days are the same and we all ‘muck in’ doing things outside of any job description - which will make working at Active8 so varied and enjoyable.
The post holder will not be expected to provide personal care. The successful candidate may be required where appropriate to support young people with tasks such as eating their food, drinking, pushing people in wheelchairs and supporting them on activities.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated youth worker who has excellent planning skills, is great at communicating with different groups of people and the ability to support our members to lead.
Preferably the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience of leading on successful youth work projects, have experience of 121 and lone working, experience of managing relationships at varying levels, an understanding of disability awareness and working to budgets.
The post holder will be required to manage the day-to-day jobs of the Illumin8 project predominantly working with 18-30 year olds. This will include planning and running events, organising members to get to events including transport and adaptations needed and supporting members with 121 support. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting the rest of the team and other projects we run including Acceler8 and our Advocacy work.
We can’t emphasise enough how much we value transferable skills and passion so please do not be put off from applying if you are applying from a different sector/role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About this role:
As a member of YVC’s team of Health and Wellbeing Facilitators you will work closely with colleagues from South Tyneside’s Physical Health Hub, and Primary Care Mental Health Team to support people in South Tyneside, in particular those with learning disabilities and those who require support with their mental health, to meet their wellbeing and physical health needs.
You will help people to access the health services and support they need by ensuring people have information that is accessible to them, by supporting services to make reasonable adjustments, and by supporting the delivery of treatment and assessment programmes under the direction of practitioners.
You will also link with Social Care and Voluntary Sector services to ensure that people can access a range of support in order to improve their health and wellbeing. You will ensure that people’s voice is both heard and acted on to improve this support.
Who we are:
At Your Voice Counts, we help vulnerable people find a voice and gain control over their lives.
We help the people we support to speak up for what they want and need, to be better connected and to have choice and control in their lives.
Our values guide how we work, and we are all responsible for putting these into practice every day:
- Being accountable – We are honest and take responsibility for our actions.
- Being person-centred – We put people's needs first.
- Learning and growing - We challenge ourselves and each other to help us get better at what we do.
- Promoting equality – We work to get equal opportunities for everyone.
- Working together – We achieve more by working as a team than by acting alone.
Our wonderful staff embody our values and are dedicated to the work we deliver together. They are committed and passionate with a positive attitude. We all share the same vision and values.
We are committed to making Your Voice Counts a great place to work. We offer a supportive and fulfilling environment for our staff team with an enhanced range of staff benefits. You can find out more here.
Main Responsibilities:
· Take part in relevant supervision, support and training to ensure YVC deliver a consistent and high-quality service.
· You will promote mental and physical health and wellbeing by:
o Getting to know people who access our service and supporting them
to identify the health issues that matter most to them.
o Linking the person with their GP / Primary Care Health Hub for their annual health check/ mental health program.
o Helping people identify and understand their own health, wellbeing and social needs and empowering people around accessing reasonable adjustments to address their barriers to services.
o Aiding the person to understand their Health Action Plan and what matters to me program.
o Promoting people’s self-confidence and develop communication skills around health needs.
o Supporting people to engage with the appropriate services to treat and improve their mental and physical health issues
· Maintain an active caseload. Manage risk proactively. Keep accurate records using our Charity Log database. Maintain confidentiality for our clients.
· Work closely with colleagues with lived experience of learning disability or autism in the Quality Checker Team to carry out NHS Quality Checks across the GP Practices in South Tyneside.
· Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the service, including the collection of case studies, data and by contributing to feedback and evaluation sessions with the aim of improving the service.
· Assist in the promotion of the service and when necessary, work outside normal office hours. Be prepared to travel within Tyne & Wear.
· Be an active participant in the wider YVC team and seek to work with all YVC colleagues to deliver our strategy, maintain quality and embed the values of the organisation.
Person Specification:
We are a values-based organisation and you will have demonstrable belief in the rights of people who use our services.
You will also have:
· Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, or other marginalised and vulnerable groups.
· Curiosity and an ability to look beyond how the person presents in order to build a deeper understanding of what matters most to them.
· Creativity, with an ability to solve problems and take people with them in solutions.
· An ability to work in changing and complex environments, with the flexibility to adapt their approach as needed
· A high level of emotional intelligence, the ability to empathise, and a genuine desire to help others.
· The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including those with a learning disability, autistic people, family carers and professionals.
· Experience of considering and managing risk, and of conducting risk assessments, with good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
· A good understanding of the health and wellbeing issues affecting disabled, vulnerable and socially isolated people – particularly those with learning disabilities and autistic people.
· Experience of making information easy to understand.
· Experience of working with health and social care professionals.
· Knowledge of the health and social care sector in South Tyneside, and of the communities and localities where our services are delivered.
· Good organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise work, and deliver agreed objectives quickly and efficiently
· The ability to work alone using their own initiative, as well as working as part of a team
· IT literacy, be confident using Microsoft Office, client databases and interactive platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
· An understanding of the need for GDPR and client confidentiality.
You may also have:
· Experience of working within a community physical or mental health setting
· An understanding of co-production and have demonstrable experience of co-producing and delivering projects, workshops and training sessions.
· A sound set of skills to use social media to engage with a range of audiences
Returning your application form:
Before completing the application form carefully read through the Job Description and Person Specification. Consider the requirements of the job and use the form to explain how you satisfy various criteria. You should not enclose a CV as this will not be considered by the interviewing panel, but you may include additional sheets where there is insufficient room on the application form.
Please return your application form by 12.00 noon on Friday 5th April 2024. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 9th April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.