As our work with young people grows and evolves, so does our team of youth workers.
Tweeddale Youth Action (TYA) is the lead organisation for youth-work provision in
Tweeddale. We offer 10-25 year-old young people living in Peebles, Innerleithen and
the surrounding areas, a safe alternative to hanging around bus stops and street
corners.
Through our youth clubs in Peebles and Innerleithen we aim to provide relevant and
meaningful activities in a fun and secure environment.
We are currently recruiting:
Post title: Sessional Youth Worker
Location: Peebles and Innerleithen
Hours: 3 hours per week on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evening plus possible
additional evening and occasional weekend work and cover
Rate of pay: £13 -£13.50 per hour depending on experience
General role:
Tweeddale Youth Action are recruiting a Youth Worker to support our Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening youth club drop-in sessions in Peebles and Innerleithen.
As a TYA Youth Worker you will assist in planning, delivering and evaluating meaningful
activities and group work that respond to young people’s needs and help to support
their development and growth. This is an exciting and fun role and you will have access
to a wide array of high quality, free training and support that will help to further a
career within youth work.
Person specification
You will have experience of working with children and young people in a youth work setting and you will also have:
● Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
● Ability to motivate and inspire young people
● A tactful and diplomatic approach to dealing with sensitive and confidential
information
● Enthusiasm, commitment, and stamina
● A flexible approach to working.
● A sense of humour
● An up-to-date knowledge of and interest in issues that affect young people
This role is subject to PVG disclosure and will entail evening and occasional weekend work.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and all training, including essentials such as Child Protection and C-Card will be provided.
This is a challenging and demanding job but brings its own rewards and the opportunity of personal development and progression.
Please email info@tweeddaleyouth.co.uk for an application pack or download here. Application deadline is October 30th at 5pm.