Youth Worker
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Coneygre Centre, Sedgley Road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH
- Salary
- Band C, SCP 5 - 8 (£19,650 - £20,852 Pro Rata) (£10.19 - £10.81 Per Hour)
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2022
- Reference
- SAND000006374
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Community, Youth work
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
The Youth Service aims to provide opportunities for personal learning and development for young people in Sandwell. The service is made up of Centre-Based, Detached, Youth Voice and Targeted Youth Work Teams working across the six towns in Sandwell.
We are looking for a Youth Worker who can meet the needs and aspirations of young people and deliver high quality Youth Work.
The successful applicant will plan and deliver services and activities, within a centre-based, detached, SEND, outdoor education, youth arts or targeted youth work setting.
The role relates to general youth work posts but we are particularly interested in people who have some knowledge, skills or experience of music production who could work with young people in our recording studio. In addition we’re also looking for someone with some experience in outdoor education who could help us deliver adventurous activities at our Outdoor Education Centre.
You must possess a level 2 Youth Work qualification or have a willingness to work towards completion of this as soon as available within the service.
If you feel you have the experience and knowledge required, then we would like to hear from you.
This post requires and enhanced DBS check.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
6 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs
Supporting documents
Information for Applicants
Job Description
Personnel Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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