At Unity Project we are focused on youth justice, disability, advocacy, children’s rights, social exclusion, participation, poverty and capacity building for children and young people aged 4 – 19 years and their families. We deliver this through drop-in sessions, targeted programmes, school visits, liaising with local authorities and partner organisations.
As a sessional worker your focus will be to provide support and positive play, leisure experiences as well as targeted group work for children and young people at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour.
You will need to have experience of working with children, young people and their families to support the learning and development opportunities which meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
Hours for this post will be sessional based on a 3 ½ hour session.
Offers of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure.
For an informal discussion please contact Jill Masters-Smith on 0161 775 6719.
ACTIVITY WORKER
Job Purpose:
To deliver planned programmes of work for children and/or young people to high standards, providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
Reporting To:
Senior Project Worker
Location:
Unity Project, Oak Rd, Partington, Manchester, M31 4LD
CRB Level:
Enhanced
Reward Band:
CYP Project Staff 1: Points 1-6 £7.84 - £10.15 per hour
Key Activities
- To encourage the personal and social development of children / young people by helping plan and deliver inclusive activities.
- To support children and young people to make choices within the project and have a say in planning and decision-making
- To work within the policies of The Children’s Society and relevant national policies, and to promote anti -discriminatory practice.
- To liaise and work with parents and carers as appropriate
- To work in partnership with colleagues from other agencies
- To keep written records up-to-date
- To contribute to session evaluations and planning
- To attend team meetings and relevant training, as required
Attainments
Qualifications
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in social work, youth and community work or similar (or working towards) is desirable.
- GCSE grade C or above in English, or equivalent skills in written and oral communication.
Experience
- Recent experience of direct work with young people.
- An ability to deliver activities which engage young people within the 13-17 year age range from diverse and often chaotic backgrounds (if you’re applying for work with 11-19’s)
- Experience of youth and community work in a crime diversion / school / young and community / custodial context.
Work-based knowledge
- A working knowledge of Health and Safety and Child Protection / Safeguarding issues and procedures
- A working knowledge of the National Youth Agency occupational standards (if you are applying for work with 11-19’s)
- An understanding of the principles of youth work interventions (if you are applying for work with 11-19’s)
Core Competencies
In order to be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to:
Agreeing and meeting targets:
- Carries out work as required.
- Completes work on time.
- Meets service standards.
Managing Yourself:
- Gets on with work without supervision
- Demonstrates willingness to learn.
- Behaves consistently with Society values.
Leading others:
- Co-operates well with team leader and colleagues and responds positively to suggestions and feedback.
Building and maintaining relationships:
- Gets on well with colleagues and customers
- Takes part in team activities
- Views others positively.
Communicating with others:
- Communicate clearly and persuasively, verbally and in writing, with service users, colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
Providing services to others:
- Meets expressed needs of others.
Continuously improving:
Managing resources:
- Looks after resources carefully.
Other Competencies · N/A
Special job circumstances
- This post is sessional and hours will be variable; there are no guaranteed hours of work.
- Work as an Activity Worker will usually take place in the afternoon, early or late evening, and sometimes on Saturdays.
- On occasions you’ll be asked to attend training and developmental opportunities
Relevant Personal Characteristics
So that you personally can succeed in this role and the Society you will require:
- An understanding and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation, identifying and challenging where these are not met.
- An understanding and acceptance of the principles and values of the organisation.
- At all times to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to The Children's Society's commitment to keeping children and young people safe.
- A commitment to diversity and equality in working relationships and practice.
- A commitment to ensuring the needs and rights of young people are upheld.
- Effective teamwork skills and an ability to work on your own initiative with the capacity to reflect on and develop practice.
- Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with change.
