About the role

About the role

We are offering part time positions working 9 hours per week within the Universal Offer Children and Young People’s Team. Our offer runs throughout the year and across the whole of the borough of Hillingdon. Work patterns include evening shifts, afternoon shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work. The salary advertised will be pro-rated.

The Universal team works with children and young people to deliver high quality, consistent youth work through Locality based, Detached, Outreach and Specialist 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.

These posts will be placed within our Universal Team (Specialist and Accredited Team, Southeast Locality Team, Southwest Locality Team, North Locality Team and the Mobile and Detached 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 working 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. 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 working with community groups and individuals

• Be confident to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of group an done-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 stakeholders

About us

• 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.