The Youth Service aims to provide opportunities for personal learning and development for young people in Sandwell. The service is made up of Centre-Based, Detached, Youth Voice and Targeted Youth Work Teams working across the six towns in Sandwell.

We are looking for a Youth Worker who can meet the needs and aspirations of young people and deliver high quality Youth Work.

The successful applicant will plan and deliver services and activities, within a centre-based, detached, SEND, outdoor education, youth arts or targeted youth work setting.

The role relates to general youth work posts but we are particularly interested in people who have some knowledge, skills or experience of music production who could work with young people in our recording studio. In addition we’re also looking for someone with some experience in outdoor education who could help us deliver adventurous activities at our Outdoor Education Centre.

You must possess a level 2 Youth Work qualification or have a willingness to work towards completion of this as soon as available within the service.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge required, then we would like to hear from you.

This post requires and enhanced DBS check.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours

6 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs

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Job Description
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