Youth Development Worker (Oasis Hub Oldham)

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER (OASIS HUB OLDHAM)

PART-TIME, 32 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM, 1 year

SALARY: £20,857 per annum pro-rata (26,072 for 1FTE)

LOCATION: Oldham

Want to make your community a better place?

Will you support young people to recognise and reach their potential?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities impacted by violence?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Oasis are now in a position to employ an experienced Youth Development Worker to work alongside the children s, youth and community hub team in Oldham. The role will be focussed on the Oldham South community (surrounding Oasis Academies Oldham and Limeside) working closely with the academies as part of Oasis Hub Oldham.

As a Youth Development Worker you will;

Work as part of the community hub team to plan and deliver youth services that address the needs of the local neighborhood, including open access, holiday and community activities.

Deliver targeted programmes of work for young people impacted by youth violence.

Build positive and supportive relationships with young people to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations.

Strengthen and sustain working relationships with local partners to provide holistic, sustainable and bespoke support for young people.

Support communities impacted by critical incidents.

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.

Proven experience working with young people at risk .

Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements.

If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. For further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.

This can be a secondment opportunity for existing Oasis Trust employees.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am 21st October

Interviews will take place on W/C 28th October

Oasis is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No.