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We are looking for forward-thinking, responsible individuals to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive youth work programme in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. The Senior Youth Workers will serve as role models and mentors, working mainly with children and young people from diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Overview
We are looking for forward-thinking, responsible individuals to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive youth work programme in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. The Senior Youth Workers will serve as role models and mentors, working mainly with children and young people from diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Youth Programme Development & Leadership
- Lead and manage ECYC’s Under 8’s Project, Junior Club, and Senior Club
- Act as ECYC’s Designated Safeguarding Lead for these sessions, ensuring all child protection procedures are followed.
- Develop and promote a diverse programme of engaging activities, shaped through consultation with young people, parents, and colleagues.
- Ensure that all sessions provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people.
- Lead by example - setting the tone of the session and creating an atmosphere that prioritises young people’s development.
Staff Supervision & Team Management
- Supervise and support staff, volunteers, and young leaders to ensure the effective delivery of sessions.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings to ensure key messages are understood before and after each session.
- Carry out effective induction, regular supervision, and appraisals of all team members.
- Ensure that all areas are properly supervised, including the main entrance, and that staff remain engaged with young people at all times.
- Identify staff training needs and provide ongoing professional development.
- Ensure that staff follow health & safety procedures, including signing in and out for payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Actively manage behaviour, enforce club rules, and ensure staff are treated with respect.
- As a Senior Youth Worker and keyholder, you are responsible for securing the premises, maintaining safety protocols, managing incidents, and demonstrating leadership.
Safeguarding & Reporting
- Ensure that the safeguarding of children and young people is paramount and that ECYC’s policies are strictly followed.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly - urgent issues must be raised immediately, followed by an email report.
- Monitor staff understanding of ECYC’s safeguarding, health & safety, and child protection policies, and address any gaps in knowledge.
To apply for this role you must have:Be eligible to work within the UKWe offer:An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referralCertified complimentary training24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical areaEmployee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!
For more information or details of other roles, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
