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 JNC Qualified Youth Worker

A really exciting opportunity has arisen within Warwickshire County Council’s Targeted Youth Support. Warwickshire County Council was recently graded good by Ofsted and this is a really exciting time to join and be part of our team.

Targeted Youth Support are a valued part of a restorative Children’s Service and have been invested and supported to grow over the last two years. We are an evidence-based service that can prove the positive impact we make with young people. Young people are at the heart of all we do.

Targeted Youth Support are a team of JNC qualified youth workers sitting within Children’s Services. Each youth worker is involved in delivering 121 youth work, group work and detached youth work. We run from 6 youth work bases around the county. These bases include 3 vibrant and busy youth clubs.

We are looking for JNC degree qualified youth workers who absolutely love youth work. You will need experience of working with young people in lots of different situations and enjoy new challenges in your practice.  You should be skilled at working with others and thrive on being part of a welcoming and supportive team. The post will require working two evenings a week, occasional weekends and have flexible working hours. Our offer to you.

Please note: We will shortlist against the Person Specification that can be found in the Job Description. If you are not a qualified JNC Youth Worker you will not be shortlisted.

For further details please see the Job Description and Person Specification

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Additional Information:

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Contact holliehutchings@warwickshire.gov.uk for any questions about the positions. More information on our service can be found here: TYS Webpage

Closing Date: 05 October 2023

Interview Date: Week commencing 16 October 2023

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.

Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.

If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.

You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.