To assist in the session team in development of a programme of activities and services and work directly with young people in a way that encourages personal development and takes account of the needs and aspirations of the young people.
What You'll Do:
- To work directly with young people, in a non-judgemental way.
- To relate well to, and build positive relationships with, young people.
- To understand and assess the needs of young people, and then make considered responses to those identified needs.
- To collaborate with team members to plan, deliver and then evaluate youth work activities, and contribute to staff meetings and training programmes as planned.
- To further own personal learning and professional development in order to best respond to the needs of young people.
- To contribute to the team’s recordings on the management information system after each session.
- To work to the policies and procedures of the Youth Centre.
- Help promote and market TYCP
- Attend Events and Fundraisers and help organise them
Why You'll Love It:
An opportunity to be a part of a team that's important to many people living in the area. To see how your work is having positive effects on the participants and the wider community.
A chance to be on ground working directly with families in need in an active and inspiring way.
What You'll Learn:
What You'll learn:
Team working Skills
Flexibility/adaptation
Listening Skills
Open Mind Set
Practical skills - cooking, baking, crafts
Communication Skills
Family/Children working
Community Working
Safeguard Knowledge
What We're Looking For:
Creativity and innovation
A high level of listening skills, creativity and innovation is required in order to best respond to the varied needs of groups and individuals. On-going reflection and evaluation with colleagues is a necessity, as well as the ability to respond flexibly and change approach according to the needs of the young people.
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Mental Health
Young People
Refugees
Families
Middlesbrough
20 Weeks Minimum
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop:
Organisation
Problem Solving
Teamwork/Collaboration
Time Management
Empathy
Languages you should know:
English
Requirements:
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18
Training
These documents must be completed:
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