Youth Development Worker – closing date 31 October 2022

We are looking for a Youth Development Worker who is looking to expand their knowledge and support the development of young people.

Reporting directly to the Training & Volunteer Development Manager and operating as part of the Berkshire Youth team, you will work with our network of youth clubs, schools, partners and communities, identifying new opportunities for young people to make informed choices about out of school activities.

Through consultation; you will expand, develop and deliver a programme, enabling young people across the local areas to engage in positive activities.

You will maintain and develop a supportive relationship with Berkshire Youth members in West Berkshire and provide a link to volunteers, communities and other local organisations to ensure an appropriate, sustainable youth offer and activities.

This role will work across a number of schools providing 1 to 1 support for those young people disengaged from education or at risk of exclusion or involvement in youth crime.

The successful applicant must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

  • Educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • To hold a full Clean UK driving licence and have access to a car

Successful candidates will undertake an enhanced DBS check and references

Organisation
Address Line 1
Berkshire Youth Watlington House
Address line 2
44 Watlington Street
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 4RJ
Contract type
Part timePermanent
Location
Berkshire-wide
Salary
£10 - £15 per hour
Contact
Sue Tabor, Data & Information Officer
Main contact telephone
0118 909 0927
How to apply

Please contact Sue in the first instance for an application pack.

Open for applications from
1 September 2022
Closing date for applications
31 October 2022
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates