Volunteer Youth Worker

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