On this occasion we are specifically seeking a male worker. Around 50% of young people attending our club identify as
male. When we take young people on residential experiences or outward-bound activities there is often a need to
offer gender-based support in dressing, changing or dealing with nighttime issues.
At present, we only have one male youth worker; we have three female youth workers. We feel it is important to build
resilience in this regard to ensure we are able to offer a full service to boys seeking to take part in our
activities.
Consequently, this post holder may be required to offer personal and intimate care affecting privacy and decency in
circumstances where there may be a reasonable objection to being attended by someone of the opposite sex. As
such, this advert should be regarded as being exempt from the Equalities Act.
Purpose of Job
FetLor Youth Club is a busy and thriving youth centre in the north of Edinburgh. The Club welcomes over 300 young
people every week to enjoy a range of clubs and activities. Club events are facilitated by a team of youth
workers. This new post will add to the team that is currently in place.
We have a strong ethos of providing emotional support to all the young people who choose to spend their time with us.
Every aspect of club life is underpinned by the value we place upon emotional support offered through a
listening, non-judgemental and caring practice.
Main Duties
Supporting and listening to all young people who attend our club.
Ensuring young people remain at the heart of all our club activities.
Supervising young people attending the club and supporting them in undertaking a variety of club-based activities
including, but not restricted to
- Quiet activities
- Cooking
- Physical play such as dodgeball, unihoc and football
- Supporting
older members undertake youth achievement awards.
Attending residential activities, such as sleepovers, Hopscotch and Outward-Bound programmes. This commitment is
generally no more than 10 nights per year.
Maintain and contribute to social media networks relating to our club.
Be competent in the use of MS Word and Excel
Completing evaluations of youth work sessions using our in-house system.
Being prepared to attend safeguarding and first aid training and put this learning to use when required.
Be flexible and able to support our six-week summer programme of daytime activities throughout July and early August
each year. Please note, annual leave will not normally be authorised during this period.
Any other reasonable duties that are appropriate or as directed by the Youth Work Manager, Chief Executive or the
Board.
What we offer
You will be joining a team who take pride in being a close supportive unit committed to the development of young
people.
We are a learning organisation. We offer regular team training. This includes diversity, leadership and communication
training. We also offer basic insights into child psychology provided by a leading phycologist.
You will have the opportunity for personal development. We support our people attend courses across a range of areas
including food hygiene, mental health awareness and developing healthy relationships.
We offer a generous and flexible annual leave entitlement.
Please note the post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.