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Youth Engagement Officer

  • Full time
  • £23,000 – £25,000
  • Glasgow
  • Closing 22nd July 2022


  • Advertised from 7th July 2022

Role

Working alongside the wider FARE Community Support and Development (CSD) the post holder will help plan and deliver a range of high quality youth engagement programmes within the communities FARE serves. This will involve working in partnership with various third sector, statutory organisations and local schools within FARE’s areas of responsibility.

S/he will develop and participate in the delivery of a range of joint and needs identified activities as well as issue based group-work sessions within Glasgow East secondary schools.

S/he will aim to raise young people’s awareness on risky behaviours surrounding them such as the short and long term implications of involvement in gang violence, knife crime, anti-social behaviour, substance misuse and the dangers/impact of social media. S/he will work with young people to provide a range of diversionary activities chosen by young people.

The post holder will have a sound knowledge of the issues faced by children, young people and families. They will work alongside young people with the aim of improving their confidence, supporting them to overcome any barriers they face, and encourage reengagement with positive destinations e.g. learning, employability, youth activities. Giving them the best opportunity to reach their true potential.

Application notes

Closing date is Friday 22nd July, 5pm.

Please email your CV with a Cover Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role (minimum of 500 words) to recruitment@fare-scotland.org


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