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Participation Worker

Employer
Brent Council
Location
Wembley, London (Greater)
Salary
£31,548 - £33,291 p.a. inc.
Closing date
29 Jul 2019

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Children and Young People at the Centre of All We Do    

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. 

The Post 

Brent has an very active Youth Parliament, a developing Care in Action programme and is host authority for London Borough of Culture 2020 which is focussed on expanding opportunities for young people in the Borough. Under the Participation and Engagement Lead, and working alongside colleagues, the participation worker will support and expand the ability of young people to influence and improve services to young people in Brent. 

You will have primary responsibility for planning, promoting and facilitating participation activity, with a particular focus on hard to reach young people and those who experience barriers to engagement. You will ensure activities offer and rich and meaningful experience for young people and have a direct influence on service evaluation and development. There is significant evening and weekend work to support events for young people which is enabled by a highly flexible work environment. 

The Person 

Young people have been very clear about the qualities they are looking for in the people they work with:

Respectful, empathetic, going out of your way, punctual, active, hardworking, positive, problem solver, hopeful, tolerant, vigilant. Does this sound like you? 

We are looking for someone who has a proven ability to reach out, engage and support young people to influence the world around them in creative and relevant ways – though social media, youth spaces, local and national forums, fun and life enhancing projects. You will have experience working with children from a wide range of ethnic and religious backgrounds, care and youth justice experience, special educational needs and disabilities and supporting them to take part in Local Authority governance and influence decision making.

A qualification in youth work, participation, social work or special educational needs and previous relevant work experience supports your excellent understanding of the complex needs of young people in London today. You will be confident supporting young people to work together in a group setting, enabling small successes as they work towards identified goals.  

Closing Date: 29 July 2019 (23:00)

Assessment & Interview Date: To Be Confirmed 

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council. 

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare. 

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check. 

All successful applicants will be required to apply for an ‘Enhanced Children's Barred’ DBS Disclosure. 

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. 

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What make us different?

Brent has a diverse artistic community, a wide range of cultural activities and award-winning parks. Each community in Brent has its own cultural celebrations including one of Europe's biggest Irish festivals and the Hindu Diwali festival, which attracts around 40,000 people each year. The borough is home to 'Mahogany', the innovative designer for carnival and theatrical costumes and the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. Brent, located in the northwest of Greater London, is one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Great values!

Brent It is one of the most culturally and racially diverse of all local authorities in England and Wales. Brent is working to be a safer, more attractive and more environmentally-friendly borough, with great opportunities for people to work and thrive.
 
Why work for Brent?

  •  Good road and rail links into central London.  Competent and skilled work teams.  A trusting working environment.  Very attractive pension arrangements. Salary progression. Free season ticket loan scheme. 


Would you like to work in a diverse and cultural environment?

Brent may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
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Telephone
020 8937 1234
Location
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
GB

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