Support young people aged 11–25, including those with learning disabilities, through fun, safe and inclusive youth sessions each week.
Role Description
Job Title: Volunteer Youth Worker
Directly responsible to: Youth Service Manager, Senior Youth Worker
Hours of Duty: As agreed (minimum of 3 hours per week)
Primary Purpose of the Job
In accordance with Rathbone Youth policies and strategies, to work directly with mainstream young people and those with learning disabilities and Autism in the planning and delivery of a programme that challenges, stimulates, and provides new learning opportunities in line with any project or grant specifications.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Young People and Those with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Ensure that all work undertaken is participative and actively challenges oppression and discrimination.
- Work as part of a team in the development of youth work within a project, working directly with young people as directed by the Project Manager or Youth Service Manager.
- Make and sustain relationships with young people individually and in groups.
- Work evenings and weekends as negotiated.
- Ensure maximum access for all young people to youth work provision.
Staff Team
- Work as a member of the team, sharing ideas and maintaining regular communication with other team members.
- Undertake negotiated training.
- Attend required levels of supervision.
- Assist in project monitoring and evaluation.
- Attend and actively contribute to regular project staff meetings.
Administration / Finance
- Assist with monitoring, planning, reporting, and evaluation of youth work sessions or meetings as required.
- Ensure that all Rathbone financial procedures are adhered to.
Volunteers must carry out their duties with full regard to Rathbone’s policies and procedures, with specific attention to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding Policies.
For more information, or to register your interest in the role, please contact Charline at:
c.king@rathbonesociety.org.uk
