Youth Worker

Kimberley Young People's Centre, Kimberley, NG16 2NJ and Newstead Youth Centre, Newstead Village, NG15 0BS

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

We have an exciting opportunity for two youth workers to join our fantastic Service and make a real difference to the lives of young people in Nottinghamshire. To find out more about us please use the link:

The Youth Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces, trusted Youth Workers, and fun and engaging things to do. Join us and help make this happen if you have experience of:

• Delivering creative and innovative youth work
• Building positive relationships with young people
• Developing links with the local community
• Managing part-time staff
• Delivering 4 evening / weekend sessions a week, plus daytime and after school targeted youth work on issues-based topics, relevant to young people and local needs
• Work closely with colleagues in the district and wider service

You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to fulfil these roles. Disabled employees who are unable to drive because of their disability will be able to use taxis to carry out their duties.

Key Requirements

• We are looking for a level 6 JNC qualified and experienced youth worker

Please indicate which location you are applying for within your application.

For more information about these roles please contact Andy Allsopp on who would be more that happy to have a chat and discuss the roles and requirements:

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.