Lead Youth Worker - Seaton and District Youth Group

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LEAD YOUTH WORKER SEATON & DISTRICT YOUTH GROUP

Job Title: Senior Youth Support Worker in Charge

Accountable to: Chair & Committee of Seaton & District Youth Group

Accountable for: The management and delivery of youth work within Seaton & District Youth Group

Hours & Salary:
10 hours per week at a starting salary of £14.94 rising in four annual increments to £16.18. SCY-14 to SCY-17

Location: Seaton & Reece Strawbridge Centre, Colyton.

Job Summary:

• Work with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and to
support young people, aged 11 – 16, during their period of transition from dependence to
independence by enabling them to participate in activities and have a safe space to relax and
share their concerns and experiences.

Specific Duties:
• Lead a team of voluntary workers to develop a young people led programme of activities

• Work directly with young people and support them as appropriate

• Ensure the involvement of young people in decision-making within the centres

• Motivate and support volunteers

• Work with the Designated Person for Child Protection and ensure compliance with Safeguarding
and Child Protection Policies

• Build positive relations with the local community

• Assist with service development by contributing to planning, delivery and monitoring of local
provisions

• Support the committee in undertaking day-to-day administration to ensure smooth running of
the club including budget control, record keeping, health and safety and risk assessments

• Promote training and development for adults and young people

• Maintain the high quality of the centres

• Undertake ongoing continuing professional development

• Ensure implementation of the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policies. 

Accept monthly formal supervision from the Chair, Vice Chair and/or the Secretary.
The Lead Youth Worker will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.