Youth Support Workers
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Youth Support Workers - National Citizen Service (NCS)
Salary Range: £8.94- £9.89 per hour
Hours: 37 (on average) per week
Contract: Fixed Term for minimum of 4 weeks.
Job Number: HCC07272
Location: Countywide
Are you over 20 years old and looking for a job during the summer?
Do you have experience of working with young people and an interest in helping them to develop their skills and confidence?
Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions is delivering the National Citizen Service (NCS) during summer 2017 across the county.
NCS offers young people aged 16-17 (to 24 for those with a learning disability) the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and attitudes to support them in engaging with their local community and volunteer in a social action project.
We require youth support workers to assist in the delivery of the programme who are able to commit to a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks. The first 2 weeks of the programme are residential and you must reside at the venue for the two consecutive Monday - Fridays. Accommodation is provided free of charge during this time.
We are looking for highly motivated and energetic individuals with experience of working with young people. The role will involve supporting young people to develop personal and social skills through residentials and social action programmes, enabling them to grow in confidence and gain resilience.
The programme for 2017 will be running from 26 June until 25 August.
There will be a 3 day training event in May prior to the start of the programme which you are required to attend.
This is an on-going recruitment process and review all applications weekly with frequent interview dates so we strongly advise that you submit your application as soon as possible!
If you have any queries regarding the role please contact Nick Greenwood on 01992 555432 youth.connexions@hertfordshire.gov.uk
If you have any issues or queries regarding the application form please email hcc.youthwork@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Additional Information
Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information click here
Application Information
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As part of the application you will be prompted to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the PERSON SPECIFICATION area of the attached Job Outline. If you do not supply a supporting statement, your application may be rejected.