Senior Youth and Community worker Youth work in Hospital Project

Please note this is a fixed term contract opportunity for a period of 12 months. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Youth and Community Worker for our Youth Work in Hospitals Project. The successful candidate in this position will play a key role in leading and developing our youth work offer in hospital model in Basildon university hospital across multiple departments and wards whilst also developing and mapping the possible future role out across Southend hospital and Broomfield hospital accident and emergency departments. The Hospital project supports young people aged 13-19yrs (up to 25yrs SEND), who present at the A E department. The role requires the successful candidate to lead a team of District Youth and Community workers and Team leaders to provide impartial advice and guidance for the young person to progress and develop effectively, as well as engage/re-engage with services that offer holistic support. You will also be required to support young people to fulfil their potential and access universal services through managing a caseload of young people whilst engaging them in mentoring and reintegration work. You will support the district youth worker to provide information and support, work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, and help others to develop high quality youth work provisions. You will be a creative thinker with a strong focus on improving outcomes. Experience and knowledge of developing new projects and leading a team is essential. You will be both proactive and responsive, combining energy and enthusiasm with the tenacity and drive to see things through. Accountabilities Work closely with the Youth Service lead and Senior youth and community worker team, to help young people and the community to develop the skills and capacity to design and deliver youth provision in their community. Have supervisory responsibility for the Youth workers and volunteers within the team. Make contact and establish relationships with professionals, young people, and their communities. Ensuring the ‘voice’ of young people is heard in the design and delivery of effective youth work provision. Encouraging and enabling young people to participate in a range of educational and personal development activities. Ensuring access to information and personal support, which enables young people to develop the confidence and skills to become creative, active members of their communities. Lead work that develops a positive culture through exemplar behaviour in accordance with ECC’s values and behaviours Manage employees in working flexibly and collaboratively across the service and wider children and families service to support the organisations key outcomes. Work to the organisational capability standards through good people management, including the training and development, mentoring and coaching of team members. Thinking creatively, challenging the norms, and constructively challenging those around them (including those more senior) to ensure continuous improvement, commercial astuteness, and inspire the same in others. Ensure the proper implementation of risk management, including Health and Safety and Business Continuity Knowledge, Skills and Experience Qualified at degree level in a JNC recognised Professional Youth Work Qualification or level 6 relevant qualification, including social work, Mental health etc Ability to work in partnership and to influence partners across a range of sectors to support the identification of desired outcomes for young people Ability to develop work with young people and local communities to achieve planned outcomes Excellent level of numeracy, literacy (GCSE A – C or equivalent or demonstrable experience) and ICT Experience of managing resources Experience of working with young people, partners and community groups Ability to build relationships and relate well to young people, partners, volunteers and commissioners Ability to motivate young people and communities Commitment to challenging prejudice and ignorance Ability to work as part of a team The job requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area, therefore full drivers licence access to a vehicle will be required. To read more about us please visit: Education Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. 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