Youth Support Worker - Fablab Maker - DYS Space Ltd - DYS179

23
May
Close date :
12 June 2022
Salary :
See below
Location :
Exmouth
Description :

Are you inspired by young people?

Are you creative?

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as and become part of a team who work with young people, engaging in meaningful activities and programmes that seek to unlock their potential, give them a voice and positively shape their future prospects.

About the job

Employment type: Part time, Permanent

Hours of work: 11 Hours Per Week

Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6, qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (actual salary £5,740.00 - £6,571.00)

Deadline for application: Sunday 12th June 2022

Interview Date: Monday 20th June

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact: Jenny on 07590639379

What is the role?

  • We are seeking candidates either with experience and knowledge of working in a maker space (Fablab), or with the associated equipment and software (3d printers, CNC machine, vinyl plotters etc) or with a keen interest in learning these skills,

  • Being creative and listening to others ideas

  • Excellent collaborative and team player skills

 

Who we’re looking for

About You:

  • Experience or interest in working in a vibrant and busy youth centre with teenages in small and large groups

  • Collaborative, resourceful and dynamix

  • A passion for Fablab - making and design

 

As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

 

What we offer

  • Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then 7 weeks after 5 years (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)

  • Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays

  • Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year

  • Employee assistance programme 24/7

  • Dress code: Casual

  • Social occasions

  • Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat

  • Chromebook and work mobile

  • Value-driven culture

 

How to Apply

  • Download and complete this supporting statement:

  • Return your completed supporting statement, along with your CV to recruitment@spacepsm.org Or post to: 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH

  • Interviews may be conducted by phone / video / online - method to be advised and dependent on the individual and Covid restrictions in force at interview date - details will be given at offer of interview

  • Unless specified when sending through your completed application, we do not normally acknowledge receipt of applications

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:

  • An identity check (photo ID)

  • Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current

  • Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK

  • A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)