Participation Worker - Torbay Youth Trust

You will

• encourage and promote cared for and care experienced children and young people’s participation and voice in Torbay Youth Trust’s Cared For Community projects

• work alongside cared for and care experienced young people to facilitate free expression of their experiences, exploring how they would like to improve services and put these into action for change

• work alongside and support children and young people who are part of the wider Torbay Youth Trust community, developing relationships of trust which is at the core of our work

You will have

• excellent proven communication skills with young people & the ability to engage children & young people in groups and to help them find their voice

• a proven ability to work with young people with challenging behaviours

• a level 2 Youth Work qualification or or other relevant level 2 qualification

You will share our values, co-designed with our young people by being:

• Transparent
• Radical
• Understanding
• Supportive
• Able to work Together

Torbay Youth Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment process all roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check (as appropriate to the role) and two satisfactory references.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Torbay Youth Trust is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
NEST Pension Scheme
Supportive and rewarding working environment
Support to employees with caring responsibilities
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements within the operational requirements of the post

Full details on the role including a person specification are available in the Job Description downloadable in the document section. When completing your application, your supporting statement should explain why you are suitable for the post and your aspirations to support and develop the work of Torbay Youth Trust

TO APPLY for the role firstly download and complete the application form available in the documents section. Once completed please click apply, enter your personal details and then upload your completed application form to this recruitment portal.

AS PART OF OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESS WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ON OUR APPLICATION FORM. CV'S WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive enough suitable applications to shortlist.