Youth Engagement WorkerBristol City

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, as a Youth Engagement Worker within our Alternative Learning Provision.

• Can you engage, motivate and inspire young people?
• Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?
• Do you have experience of working within an alternative learning provision, youth programme, mentoring service, or education-based intervention?
• Do you have experience in working with young people with SEND or EHCP’s?
• Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time Youth Engagement Worker to work with young people within our Alternative Learning Provision. This role involves engaging and supporting young people who are disengaged from education through delivering and facilitating 1:1 mentoring, group sessions and tailored intervention, supporting young people to develop personally, socially and emotionally while working towards individualised outcomes. Provision will be delivered from the new 224 Youth Zone as well as Ashton Gate Stadium.

Your Main Responsibilities:


 

• ·        Work as part of a team to support the daily supervision, engagement and development of a small cohort of young people within the Foundations Alternative Learning Provision (ALP).
• ·        Deliver and facilitate both group-based and 1:1 mentoring sessions that promote young people’s personal, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• ·        Plan and deliver engaging educational, personal development and practical activity sessions, which may include PSHE, AQA Unit Awards, functional skills Maths and English and physical activities.
• ·        Provide tailored support and interventions for young people who may be, disengaged from education, display challenging behaviours, have additional learning needs or hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• ·        Support young people to engage positively in learning, complete schoolwork and work towards recognised qualifications.
• ·        Build positive, professional and supportive relationships with young people and their families to encourage engagement, attendance and personal growth.
• ·        Liaise effectively with schools, external agencies, partners and other professionals to support coordinated outcomes for young people.

You will have:

• 1.      Level 2/3 in Youth Work – Essential (or willing to work towards).
• 2.      An understanding of working with targeted or vulnerable young people, particularly within areas of deprivation.
• 3.      An understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people, schools and communities within south Bristol. 
• 4.      Confident in managing group dynamics and promoting positive behaviour in both group and 1:1 settings.
• 5.      Ability to build strong, trusting and professional relationships with young people who may be disengaged from education.
• 6.      Experience in supporting young people with behavioural, pastoral or additional needs (including SEND/EHCP).
• 7.      Skilled in engaging young people with diverse needs, including those with EHCPs, SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• 8.      Confidence in supporting basic educational content, including Maths, English, PSHE and accredited learning (e.g. AQA Unit Awards).
• 9.      Ability to plan and deliver structured and engaging learning, mentoring and activity-based sessions.
• 10.   A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity.
• 11.   An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in an ALP or youth work setting.
• 12.   Self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.

• 13.   A passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes and change lives. 
• 14.   Strong organisational and communication skills.
• 15.   Competent IT skills. 
• 16.   Full UK driving license.

Benefits

We will give you:

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 days after 5 years  (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days )
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year
• A flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Employee Assist programme
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.