A great opportunity for an enthusiastic Youth worker for the Weller Centre, this post concentrates on the delivery of an imaginative youth programme for children and young people by developing co-operative relationships with local organisations.

Activities will include sport, culture (music, photography, film and drama), health and discussing issues such as knife crime, bullying or drugs. You will act as a point of contact for young people by offering advice, support, coaching and counselling or mental health assistance.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisation skills and possess excellent interpersonal skills as the postholder will be interacting with a diverse cross section of people. You must be a self-starter, able to manage your own workload and have the ability to achieve through a team. You will keep calm under pressure, be empathetic and customer focused and be able to deliver on all commitments to Centre users.

• You must have a driving licence and an interest in sport and healthy living.
• Experience of working with young people/children in challenging social environments whilst complying with Health and Safety and Safeguarding systems is essential.
• Hours are flexible including evenings and weekends.