Charity registered in Scotland SC038548
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Youth Outreach Workers who are passionate about developing and delivering quality, engaging & fun activities that are accessible to children & young people across West Dunbartonshire via youth outreach work on the streets of West Dunbartonshire.
You will have the main role of providing outreach provision and activities across West Dunbartonshire in various outdoor locations, supporting children and young people to access diversionary activities. You will mainly target those 12+ years, at time and place that is making our service more accessible to those that do not access mainstream activities – the Youth Outreach Workers will sign post and support young people to current provisions, local youth activities as well as support. You will as part of the Youth Work Team create opportunities where there is gaps in provision for young people to come together in a safe space and participate in activities and learning opportunities.
You will be part of a Youth Work team delivering exciting and engaging high quality activities that children & young people they enjoy, whilst improving their health & wellbeing, making friendships, and becoming more connected to their local community.
You will be in possession of a full and clean driving license – we have People Carries available that you will be driving as part of your role.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Y sort it.