The ideal candidate for the role of an Outreach Youth Worker will be an individual who demonstrates an unwavering enthusiasm for working with young people. They will possess a genuine passion for empowering and supporting youth, and will approach their work with a positive, proactive attitude. Confidence is key, as this individual must be comfortable in leading group activities, facilitating discussions, and acting as a role model for young people from diverse backgrounds. They will need strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and respect for the opinions and experiences of others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – GENERAL 

·       Be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude

·       Take personal responsibility for own actions

·       Commit to a culture of continuous improvement

·       Work within the performance framework of The Way Youth Zone. 

·       Represent The Way Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners

·       Comply with all policies and procedures, with reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures, and practice (training to be provided)

·       To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone.

·       To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing the Youth Zone membership.

 

-  Together with the delivery team, develop and implement a programme that is inspiring, challenging and fun!  

-  To build positive, trusting, professional relationships with young people, the wider youth work team and visitors to the Youth Zone.  

-  To work directly with young people to develop their confidence, self-esteem, leadership skills and wellbeing.   

-  To respond to the needs of young people through activities and the programmes delivered.  

-  To support and motivate volunteers.  

-  To work flexibly to ensure the needs of the young people are met, including disadvantaged young people and those with disabilities or additional needs  

-  To ensure that the young people maintain a high standard of behaviour during sessions. 

-  To ensure the participation of young people in activities and that their ideas contribute fully to the delivery of activities in a safe way.  

-  To provide young people with a voice and ensure it helps to shape our services for them. 

-  To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone.  

-  To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing awareness and promotion of the Youth Zone.  

-  To always promote and safeguard the welfare of young people.  

-  To be able to think on your feet and deliver an activity with minimal equipment.  

-  Ability to enthuse others, including staff, volunteers and young people.  

-  To make the environment fun and purposeful and the place young people want it to be.  

-  To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values and principles of The Way Youth Zone  

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management