Youth Worker (Part time)

Vacancy Details

As a key member of our YPSS team, you will develop, plan and deliver a regular programme of integrated activities, social groups, and individual support for young people with a visual and/or hearing impairment, helping them build their confidence, ambitions and independence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and participate in appropriate group activities and one‑to‑one support for the young people referred to NESS.
• Ensure the YPSS complies with NESS policies, procedures and systems.
• Ensure activities are delivered in a safe and appropriate manner, using suitable risk assessment and management procedures.
• Establish good communications with the individuals who use the YPSS and their parents and carers, including other professionals involved in supporting the young person and the family.
• Maintain records relating to work activity in accordance with NESS policies and funders’ requirements. This will involve planning, collecting data using computerised recording systems and compiling in‑depth reports.
• Participate in your own supervision, Personal Review and Development Plan and collaborative working arrangements with your line manager and colleagues.
• Develop constructive relationships and work with colleagues and external bodies where appropriate to maximise the effectiveness of the YPSS.
• Offer support to any volunteers associated with the provision of the service.
• Willing to work in a dog friendly environment.
• Willing to learn BSL.
• Continue to develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development and supervision.
• Work within the wider YPSS team.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the organisation and external agencies and partners.
• Adhere to NESS policies and procedures as described in the Staff handbook, including HR, organisational and health and safety and risk.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to staff, service users, volunteers, supporters and partner organisations in line with GDPR.
• To undertake other such duties as may be reasonably required by the organisation.
• To be available throughout the school holidays, evenings and occasionally planned weekends and overnight stays away from home.
• To communicate well verbally and in writing.
• To plan and organise own work.
• To work one to one with service users and lead groups and activities.
• To provide support which motivates and enables others.
• To competently use a computer and mobile devices.
• Be prepared to travel independently over the North East of Scotland. If using a car need a valid driving licence and business insurance.

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