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About the role
We are offering part time position working 9 hours per week within the Hillingdon Youth Offer.
Our offer runs throughout the year and across the whole of the borough. Work patterns may include daytime,afternoon shifts, evening shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work. The salary advertised has already been pro-rated.
The Hillingdon Youth Offer works with children and young people to deliver high quality, consistent youth work through Targeted, Locality based, Detached, Outreach and Accredited programmes across the borough in collaboration with the statutory, community and voluntary sector.
Our work is responsive to need, supports aspiration and is offered in safe spaces and places. Our work delivers opportunities that promote personal and social development, encourage children and young people to make informed choices and respect and value difference.
This post will be placed within our Mobile and Detached Team within the Universal Team to support the expansion of our Universal Offer for children and young people.
About You
The successful candidate will be committed to taking a positive, holistic and empowering approach to service delivery.
We are looking for individuals with demonstrable experience and competence in developing work with children and young people within formal or informal education or community settings.
We are seeking to recruit individuals with an excellent understanding of issues that face children and young people today and experience of leading a team. You will have a creative and dynamic approach and be able to engage with hard to reach and other vulnerable groups.
There is no specific qualification required for this role,and training will be part of the induction. A willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting children and young people is a must.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have extensive and proven experience of community development and leadership
- Have experience of managing and leading groups and individuals
- Be confident to lead on the planning, delivering and evaluating group and one-to-one interventions and services that are responsive to need.
- Be confident and motivated
- Be passionate about working with children and young people
- Have a ‘Can do’ attitude
- Be approachable and able to engage with a diverse client population
- Be proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Be respectful and polite
- Be compassionate and understanding
- Be reliable and organised
- Have excellent communication and listening skills
- Have the ability to work closely with a range of different organisations
- Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of children, young people, partners and stakeholder
About us
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
- Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
- Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
- Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
- Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
- Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation’s success.
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk.
