Active Engagement Youth Support Worker

: Location Thirsk Grade/Band NJC Scales 4 -6 Minimum Age Requirement n/a Vacancy Hours Full Time Contract Type Established Full Time Weekend Working No Application Closing Date 23 Apr 2015 Salary Range (From and To) GBP17714-GBP24472 pa Interview Date 30th April 2015 Venue for Interview TBC Advert Details Full Time Active Engagement Youth Support Worker Salary: NJC Scales 4 -6 (GBP17714-GBP24472) (depending on experience and qualifications) We have an exciting opportunity to join our excellent team. Do you enjoy working with young people? We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Youth Support Worker. The post will be based in Thirsk but will deliver the service in locations including The Coast (journeys for business purposes will be paid at GBP0.45 per mile). The Clock is an independent charity which delivers a wide range of services. It delivers North Yorkshire Prevention Team's Active Engagement contract. The North Yorkshire Prevention Team is part of the Children and Young People's Service in North Yorkshire County Council. It works with young people aged 11-19 and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. The service provided through this contract will be predominantly for young people aged 15-19 and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND). The Active Engagement Youth Support Worker will predominantly support young people in their final year of compulsory education who have been identified as being at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). High quality information advice, guidance and transition support will be key in this role. We seek people motivated to make a real difference, fully committed to helping young people resolve their problems and achieve positive outcomes. Candidates should have a proven track record of advocating on behalf of young people, networking with other agencies and achieving in a target delivery environment. Candidates should be self directed but able to follow instructions working as part of a multi disciplinary team. You will be an excellent communicator, competent in the use of ICT and keen to continue to develop skills, knowledge and experience to improve the quality of services delivered by you and your team. A minimum of two years experience of working with young people is essential, as is the ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. An enhanced DBS check and two references will also be required. For more information on the history of the organisation and the type of work we do, please visit our website: To apply for the post please download the Job Description, Person Specification and application form from or request an application pack by phoning or emailing . Read them all carefully then complete, sign and return a copy of the application form to the address given or email them to . Please note: CVs are not accepted. Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 23rd April 2015 Interviews will be held at The Clock (in Thirsk) on 30th April 2015