Assistant Youth Development Worker

Medway Youth Service are looking to recruit to the position of Assistant Youth Development Worker (either 1 x full-time or 2 x 18-hour posts). We are searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated youth worker to play a vital role in our innovative project design to inspire the next generation's understanding and appreciation of the rich history and unique environment of the Hoo Peninsula. This isn't your average youth worker role; you will be leading engaging activities, creating a sense of belonging and helping young people discover the fascinating stories of the Hoo Peninsula by working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience of working with young people in ways that promote their leadership, growth and personal development.

This project is funded for Three years from the start date.

In return we offer you: 

•            Generous annual leave entitlement

•            Generous local government pension scheme package

•            Access to wider training and development qualifications

•            Flexible working scheme

•            Travel plan discounts

•            Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service

•            Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

How to apply

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878