Youth and Community Based Commissioner - Basildon Youth Centre
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Basildon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 22 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 09 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Youth and Community Based Commissioner - Basildon Youth Centre
Location: Basildon
Salary: JNC Level 1 GBP14,597 to GBP17,651
Permanent full time position 37 hours per week
The role
The Youth and Community Based Commissioner will support and contribute to the development of youth provision which is led by the community as well as working as a part of a team to support the Youth Strategy Groups to identify local priorities/ outcomes and facilitate the commissioning process ensuring the identified outcomes for young people are met.
What will you do
?? Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community
?? Support the commissioning of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services
?? Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation and evaluation
?? Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved
?? As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community
?? As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem
?? To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people
?? Take part in ECC's management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment
?? Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace
Your experience will include
* Qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be required to undertake training
* Good level of numeracy and literacy
* Experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role
* Ability to build relationships and relate well to people
* Ability to work in a changing environment
* Commitment to challenging prejudice and ignorance
* Ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Car user preferable
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
Location: Basildon
Salary: JNC Level 1 GBP14,597 to GBP17,651
Permanent full time position 37 hours per week
The role
The Youth and Community Based Commissioner will support and contribute to the development of youth provision which is led by the community as well as working as a part of a team to support the Youth Strategy Groups to identify local priorities/ outcomes and facilitate the commissioning process ensuring the identified outcomes for young people are met.
What will you do
?? Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community
?? Support the commissioning of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services
?? Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation and evaluation
?? Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved
?? As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community
?? As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem
?? To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people
?? Take part in ECC's management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment
?? Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace
Your experience will include
* Qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be required to undertake training
* Good level of numeracy and literacy
* Experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role
* Ability to build relationships and relate well to people
* Ability to work in a changing environment
* Commitment to challenging prejudice and ignorance
* Ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Car user preferable
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us