Sessional Youth Worker Opportunity
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Based: Isle of Wight.

South Wight Area Youth Partnership SWAY (Christian Charity)

Position: Youth Worker

Salary dependent on experience) Part time sessional hours to be negatiated contract

We are a progressive and growing youth project, situated on the beautiful south side of the Isle of Wight.

We want to find a passionate, dynamic youth worker to work with our Lead Project Worker and with Youth and Families Worker. We are expanding and developing the youth work within the community and church and are looking for someone who is willing and able to reach out to the young people of our local communities and work within the charity’s Christian ethos. Are you someone with experience in working with young people who is innovative and energetic, capable to work within a team as well as independently supported by other staff and volunteers?

The role is based in the SWAY area with a focus towards Ventnor Town working with the local schools, youth projects/partners and the wider community. When required, the successful candidate will be required to work across the rural area and therefore must have own transport.

Aims of the role:

Build on our existing work with the youth and young adults in the Schools, Communities and Churches
Help extend SWAY programme within Ventnor area
Develop new partnerships/youth groups in Ventnor area as required
Develop a new mentoring programme

To be successful you must have a strong pastoral heart, the ability to engage with young people in a relevant way on their level, be able to manage your own workload and initiate new ideas, and preferably have a recognised youth work professional qualification. To find out more and to apply please read the full job description on our website: https://www.southwightyouth.org/ or email: swayoffice1@gmail.com

Closing Date: open til position filled

The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

SWAY is an equal opportunities employer.

SWAY Application form