Youth Worker 

Overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Be actively involved in the development and delivery of youth work provision(s) in line with the needs of young people, which will provide opportunities to increase their confidence, skills and aspirations.
• Build relationships with ‘hard to reach’ and disadvantaged young people
• Provide information and advice to young people to aid them in making informed choices enabling a positive transition through adolescence into adulthood.
• To work in partnership with other youth providers in the Brentwood area which are both Christian and Secular to make a difference in the local community. This would include local schools and youth clubs.
• To lead and support volunteers as well as well as be involved in the training and recruiting of volunteers
• Deliver community-based youth work provision (such as detached), providing young people with a safe place to socialise, interact with one another and obtain access to support.
• Liaise and network with a variety of partners, agencies and community groups including churches, schools, voluntary sector groups, and district and town councils, to enhance the provisions/engagements being developed.
• Work within all Doddinghurst Road Community Church’s policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, safeguarding etc.
• Actively engage with line management supervision and team meetings.
• Produce written materials for inclusion in reports and work with other staff to monitor and gather information required to evidence the impact of our work.
• Participate in the spiritual life of DRCC Youth through active involvement in prayer meetings, theological reflection of projects and the spiritual development activities of young people. This does not mean that the applicant must be attending DRCC however, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the applicant is a Christian active in their faith.
• Be a face-to-face contact with the public, representing DRCC Youth to individuals and organisations, reflecting the Christian ethos of the Doddinghurst Road Community Church’s mission.
• Attend and represent DRCC Youth at partnership meetings, including relevant multiagency groups, local authority meetings and events.
• In addition to the duties set out in this job description, the worker may, from time to time, be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary with his or her capabilities and status to meet the needs of DRCC Youth. 

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with young people in a Youth Work context.
• Enthusiasm and desire to work with young people.
• Be physically fit and able to engage in Youth Work activity.
• Ability to creatively lead sessions and activities.
• A good attitude toward working proactively and managing my own time.
• Able to cope with listening to difficult life situations and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding children and young people policy and procedures. *(Further training on this will be provided.)
• Successful Enhanced DBS check. (To be completed on an offer of the role.) 

Desirable

• A professional qualification in youth and community work. (JNC)
• Access to a private vehicle for work use.
• Training or knowledge around specific issues affecting young people
  • e.g. relationships and sexual health. (Further training on this will be provided.)
• A willingness, ability and commitment to (potentially) gain a professional qualification in youth work. (JNC L2/3) 

• A confident and articulate individual able to communicate effectively with others.
• A person who is in agreement towards Christian values and can contribute actively to the aims, ethos and values of Doddinghurst Road Community Church.
• A person who agrees to the Church’s Basis of Faith.
• A person who can enthusiastically engage young people with a sense of fun and intention.
• A person who is flexible over hours of work. This role can require evening and some weekend work.
• A person who can work effectively as part of a team and under their initiative.
• A person who acts with integrity and empathises with others.
• A person who is creative and can respond to issues as they arise.
• A person who can cope with listening to difficult life situations and offer support.
• A person with a genuine love of young people and a desire to see lives transformed.

Please apply using this FORM