JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Youth Sessional Workers
Department:
My Leisure
Direct Reports:
Transitions Manager
Main Job Functions:
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To assist the Lead Youth Worker in running enjoyable and
engaging activities either as part of a group or one to one.
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To encourage understanding and respect in an environment
that promotes fun and purpose within the lives of each young
person/young adult.
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To support each individual to develop their social skills and
explore different ways of communicating.
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Support the group to develop their thinking and behaviour in
a way that encourages an inclusive environment.
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Using a range of creative techniques and materials, support
young people/young adults to express themselves and
develop their potential.
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To provide effective and appropriate communication with
parents/carers as required.
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To celebrate positive changes in the lives of young
people/young adults and use the information to recognise
progress.
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Work as part of a team and as an individual to provide a safe
environment. Report any Health and Safety or Safeguarding
concerns to the relevant service manager.
(NB In addition to these responsibilities, employees are required to
carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required).
Main Duties - Knowledge
a) Maintain and develop knowledge of equality and diversity.
b) Acquire an understanding of and remain compliant with
relevant policies and procedures including equality and
diversity, health and safety, data protection and
safeguarding.
c) Knowledge of current youth trends and issues that are
important to young people and young adults.
d) To attend all mandatory training required for the role.
Main Duties – Service Delivery
a) Support the Lead Youth Worker and local service manager
to ensure the service is delivered to agreed standards.
b) To deputise in the absence of the Lead Youth Worker or
during busy periods taking responsibility for access to
premises, maintaining records, collection of monies and
parent/carer communications.
c) Complete relevant documentation upon request in line with
the data protection act including records that support
service delivery and the health, safety and protection of
vulnerable children and adults.
d) Provide cover at alternative locations to regular place of
work in agreement with local service manager.
e) Where applicable deliver personal care to those who require
support with dignity and respect.
N.B. this is a requirement that applies in certain locations only.
a) Take responsibility for submitting timesheets for hours worked
and records of absences within required timescale.
Note:
To safeguard the health, well-being and safety of the customers
we work with, some of whom may be classed as vulnerable
people or adults at risk. In the event of a risk to a customer
becoming apparent or if concerns arise about a vulnerable
person’s welfare, to immediately report these concerns in line with
the appropriate policy and procedure.
In addition to these responsibilities, employees are required to
carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Date of Description: February 2016
Job Description Ref: Youth Sessional Workers
Prepared By: HR Administrator