Job Overview

We are recruiting Sessional Youth Workers, who can support us in delivering an enriched offer to young people across our Youth Clubs and Projects. Ideally, candidates will have experience of working with young people in either Youth Work or a similar discipline. Successful applicants are required to complete Jersey Youth Services’ ‘Essentials’ training.

For further information, please contact Jersey Youth Service on 01534280500

For further information or an informal discussion please contact - Jackie Almeida -  jackiealmeida@jys.je

PLEASE NOTE: The 5 year residency is not a requirement for this role. Interviews for this role are likely to be held in the 3rd week of each month.

Job Accountabilities

For a full job description please see following link: Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Competency Requirements

Essential
• The ability to work well in a team in a challenging environment.
• Provide a positive role model for young people.
• Organisational ability and self-motivation.
• Enthusiasm, stamina, and a willingness to work unsociable hours when necessary.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
•  Ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people who attend the youth club sessions. 
• Commitment to motivate and inspire disaffected young people to achieve their potential.
• Experience of working with various groups of young people.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities Legislation and an understanding of and commitment to work within the principles of diversity.
• Willingness to undertake on–going training.
• The ability to work on own initiative, with the minimum of supervision within a busy environment.
• Effective time management skills.
 
 Desirable
• Experience of dealing with a range of issues facing young people from a variety of backgrounds.
• A minibus + trailer (D1+E) license or willingness to complete an appropriate minibus driver qualification.