sessional Youth Worker

Parenting 2000 is a charity established in 1994 by a group of parents; based in Sefton we run a range of
services that provide emotional and practical support, information and guidance targeted at benefitting
vulnerable children, young people and families in our borough.

Our organisation is recognised for its strong track record in providing effective interventions to support to
children young people &families.

Parenting 2000's Youth provision, 'Alchemy' runs Youth Clubs at its centres in Southport and Crosby as
well as sometimes out and about in outdoor settings, working with Children and Young people from aged 9
years up to 18 years old.

As a sessional Youth Worker you will join our team of youth workers, who have an engaging personality to
encourage, inspire and support the personal development of young people through delivery of programmes
of activities.

Experience in youth work is desirable but not essential as supervisions and training is provided.

Main Purpose of Role:

To encourage, inspire and support the personal development of young people through the delivery of
programmes of activities, working with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational
development to help them be aware of their rights and responsibilities within the wider community, and
enable them to take greater control of their lives. To work as an ambassador for Parenting 2000 & to be
fully responsible for safeguarding throughout your role.


1. To work directly with young people aged 9 years to 19 years

2. To assist in the planning, delivery and facilitation of youth work activities at our youth club sessions
(examples of these are : cookery, sport, art, music ,drama, dance, debates, support sessions etc)

3. To act as a role model for young people and other staff members, encouraging positive behaviour
and challenging unfairness and prejudice

4. To remain approachable & establish contact and build relationships with young people and guide
them through specific projects

Youth Worker 2020
\\svr-vm-dc01\userhome$\robert.aughton\desktop\jobs may 2021\sessional youth worker jd & ps.doc




5. To ensure that the views of young people, the issues that are important to them and their active
involvement in the community is positively encouraged

6. To maintain records, outcomes and monitor progress

7. To perform necessary administration duties

8. To actively promote and market Alchemy Youth Club and Parenting 2000 services to young people,
communities and agencies having a presence at community events & help support its social media
presence.

9. To be an active member of Parenting 2000's staff team, attending and contributing as required to
team meetings, initiatives, events and training.

Other Duties:

To undertake such other duties, attending supervision, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably
required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post.

To undertake health & safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Centre's Health
& Safety Policy.

To adhere to the Centre's policies for Confidentiality, Safeguarding & Child Protection, IT & social media,
Equal Opportunities and Equality & Diversity, Data Protection

To work in accordance with safeguarding standards that are agreed, understood, implemented and
monitored throughout the Centre's activities and services.

Confidentiality
To maintain confidentiality of all information and records relating to the work of the project and Parenting
2000
General
To participate in staff development, to use all learning opportunities to improve personal skills

• The post holder will need to either have already or be willing to undertake with us a

minimum of , (paid for by Parenting 2000)


• A Child Safeguarding qualification



• A first aid qualification or willingness to undertake training in this



• A food hygiene certificate.


Skills/Abilities

• To have a genuine interest in working with young people



• Excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to young people in a variety of ways

positively


• Ability to understand, respect and value young people's views



• An ability to help plan and implement exciting and imaginative programme of youth work

activities


• IT Competent, particularly with Microsoft programmes



• Able to record information and file it accurately and confidentially



• Social Media competent

Any other skills, interests, expertise and qualifications that may be used in a youth work

setting (music, art, crafts, sports,cookery, outdoor activities, health awareness etc.)

General Competencies


• A commitment to follow safeguarding policies and procedures as appropriate



• A willingness to undertake personal and professional development in order to meet the

changing needs of working with young people


• A reliable and flexible approach to working with regard to time and place if necessary



• Flexibility in terms of time and place to support delivery during school holiday



• To work flexibly to support the overall operation of Parenting 2000

Special Requirements


• Post-delivery time which may occasionally include some Friday evenings, Weekend

working.

• Post holders are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
  
  Alchemy Youth Club sessions are Monday and Thursday in Crosby ,5pm-9pm and Tuesdays and

Wednesdays in Southport 5:30 - 9pm. The post is based on a sessional zero hour contract.
(times may currently vary) There is opportunity for some daytime and outreach work.

May include evening and weekend to include some school holidays.

Disclosure & Barring Service
The post holder will require an Enhanced DBS Certificate

Management arrangements
The post holder will be line managed by senior management at Parenting 2000



Youth Worker 2020
\\svr-vm-dc01\userhome$\robert.aughton\desktop\jobs may 2021\sessional youth worker jd & ps.doc




Annual leave & public holidays
28 days pro rata plus normal Bank and Public holidays

Travel & other expenses
Reasonable expenses in the course of your duties can be reimbursed.

Special terms & conditions
The contract for this post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an initial 1-month probationary period.
The appointment may be terminated before the end of this period in writing by either side.

Information on Statutory sick Pay/Pensions/Income Protection, etc, is included in the Parenting 2000
contract of employment.

Other: This job description is a representative document. Other reasonably similar duties may be
allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and it's grading.

All staff has a duty to take care of their own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by your
actions at work. Staff must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal
requirements.

Parenting 2000 has an approved equality policy in employment and copies are freely available to all
employees. The post holder will be expected to comply, observe and promote the equality policies of the
organisation. Where the post holder is disabled, every reasonable effort will be made to support all
necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job