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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a volunteer youth worker who will work closely with the WFRC Youth coordinators in the planning and delivery of high-quality youth activities which are fun, safe, social and educational.
You will be helping to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people learn to;
→ treat themselves and others with kindness and respect
→ discover exciting new ideas and activities they are unlikely to experience anywhere else
→ laugh, learn, experiment, make mistakes and
thrive & grow into motivated, positive, resilient and caring citizens
Principal Responsibilities
→ Welcoming young people, ensuring everything is running smoothly and supporting young people in engaging with activities provided.
→ Delivering a drop-in / online session for example organising games, positive activities and conversations, taking accountability for security and safe working within the youth sessions
→ Supporting the delivery of creative and partnership projects
→ Having conversations with young people, identifying issues affecting them and how their needs can be met
→ Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality
→ Identifying where targeted youth support is needed and facilitate referrals and connections
→ Helping ensure that all evidence of projects are properly documented, and that work is evaluated and reported in accordance with contractual commitments
→ Keeping registers, writing evaluation reports and inputting data into our management information system
→ Taking part in outreach activities, both independently and in partnership with other services
→ Developing and building strong community relationships with external stakeholders i.e schools and colleges, and developing relationships with youth networks in Wolverhampton
→ Staying informed on legislation, local and national issues, and best practice in youth work
→ Ensuring child protection procedures are followed and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount
→ Carry out all duties in accordance with WFRC’s policies on Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection, and with relevant legislation
→ Act as a role model for young people, inspiring them to engage in the services and understand and appreciate the role of youth work as a career opportunity
→ Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by WFRC
You are
→ Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team
Education, qualifications or experience
→ Level 2 JNC or relevant youth work experience
→ Experience of working with children and/or young people in an online/ offline environment
→ Experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects is desirable
Knowledge, skills and abilities
→ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events
→ Good organisational and administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
→ Understanding and appreciation of the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting
→ Politically and creatively aware and ‘plugged in’ to emerging youth subculture
→ Positive about embracing challenge and change, open to experimenting, new ideas, reflective practice and working with other organisations in a spirit of partnership
→ Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment
→ A believer in strongly supportive environments, sharing and being open with colleagues
→ A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
→ A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. We are supported by an incredible team of prison volunteers who are the link between the charity and the stitchers we work with in prison. Our volunteers run fortnightly stitching groups in the prisons we work with to facilitate our stitchers’ production of high-quality needlework.
Our prison volunteers work in small teams to teach our stitchers’ embroidery and needlepoint, organise their group sessions, and liaise with the prison and FCW office.
What you will do as a prison volunteer:
- Teach people in prison how to stitch and support the completion of our premade kits in our cell groups, which consist of around 10-15 stitchers.
- Communicate with staff at our hub in Battersea to receive kits and supplies for your group and send back completed work for your stitchers to be paid.
- Encourage and help stitchers to complete our Open College Network certifications in creative needlework.
- Develop stitchers’ skills and confidence by encouraging them to take responsibility as peer mentors.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity and sharing our vision and values throughout your volunteering.
Who we are looking for:
- Skills in embroidery and/or needlepoint or a willingness to learn to stitch is essential for this role.
- Ideally some teaching experience or experience working with socially-excluded groups.
- Someone with a non-judgemental attitude and commitment to rehabilitation.
- Someone who is an excellent team worker.
- Someone who is good at observing personal boundaries.
Commitment: our stitching groups run for 2 hours every fortnight, so with travel time and some admin work after groups we ask prison volunteers to set aside a morning or afternoon every 2 weeks.
You must be over 18 for this role with the ability to travel to the prison. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
Please take some time to read the role description to find out more details about the role and what we offer to our prison volunteers.
At Fine Cell Work, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented amongst FCW’s prison volunteers. This includes applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and male identifying applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.