Youth Support Worker

  • London, United Kingdom
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Contract to start ASAP until 31-03-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

To effectively engage with young people through one-to-one conversations and group work activities contributing towards the holistic personal, social, emotional and educational development of young people.

To support young people in their understanding of risk and empowering young people to take positive action which promotes wellbeing and safety.

To assist in signposting and referring young people to other universal, targeted and specialist services where appropriate to ensure that the needs of young people are met.

To support young people to participate in the co-production of the universal 'safe spaces' offer, so their voices and experiences are heard and understood.

This will meaningfully inform the delivery of a high-quality, individualised and responsive service for young people.

To ensure that youth work practice models inclusivity and provides equitable opportunities for all young people.

This is inderpinned by principles of social justice, equality anc ights as well as embracing and celebrating diversity in all its

To establish appropriate boundaries and respond effectively to behaviours displayed by young people to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

This may include the use of restorative approaches which promote young people's learning and development.

To support with building duties which may include the opening and closing of buildings for session delivery as well as undertaking relevant health and safety tasks.

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

RQ1673857-01-26