General Youth Worker, Deerness Youth Club - ORK08829

Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

General Youth Worker, Deerness Youth Club - ORK08829

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: 03-11-2024 (In 2 days)

job Ref: ORK08829

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Deerness Youth Club

General Youth Worker

2 hours per week
Temporary up to 31 March 2025
£27,889 - £28,455 pro rata / £15.28 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen within the above youth club for an energetic and enthusiastic individual interested in working with young people in an informal setting.

If you are keen to get involved in youth work or wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. A comprehensive training programme and an excellent rate of pay are available to successful applicants.

The role of the General Youth Worker is to provide support to the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities and projects, in consultation with club members and volunteers. In addition, the appointed person will be expected to attend planning meetings and Youth Worker training out with club sessions.

You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Richard Smith, Community Learning and Development Officer on , ext. 2424, or by email richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 3 November 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.