JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:Youth worker

Location: St James’ Church Lockleaze, Romney Avenue, BS7 9TD

Hours of work: 20 hours per week (0.5WTE); days negotiable

Accountable to: Dave Jeal

Responsible for: Youth & community work at St James

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

St James' Lockleaze is looking for someone to be responsible for the organisation and delivery of youth & community work. We are situated at the centre of a large council estate and applicants will have to be able to focus on the needs of the community. We want our services to engage the local youth and children and the post holder will liaise closely with Dave Jeal and play a key role in the development of activities. The post holder will provide direct support to volunteers at St James’ and co-ordinate rotas necessary for delivery of activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth services

To support delivery of Youth and children’s work at St James’ Lockleaze including a Friday morning Mums and Tods group, a Friday night youth club and activities during the Sunday service.

Recruit, support and oversee suitable volunteers to deliver services including organising and planning rotas and ensuring premises left in appropriate condition after activities.

To provide knowledge and advice in relation to children and youth work and liaise with local youth organisations, statutory bodies and churches.

To develop other children and youth activities such as clubs/activity weeks during school holidays when Friday activities may not operate, after-school club, visiting local schools.

Support the planning and set up of an over 60s Lunch club at St James including menus, volunteers and activities

Identification of gaps in local service provision that could represent developmental opportunities

Manage and ensure availability of resources for activities

Weekly meeting with Dave Jeal for planning, review of deadlines and actions and monthly expenditure.

- salary will depend on experience but circa £18-20,000 pro rata

- the post is a fixed term contract for a year, and employment after that depends on the renewal of funding sources

- 20 hours per week. This will include unsocial hours and weekend working

Continuing professional development

- This will be undertaken after completion of a Personal Development Plan and in discussion with Dave Jeal

Annual leave entitlement

- 12.5 days plus Bank Holidays avoiding the run up to Christmas and Easter

- Probationary period of 3 months

Non-managerial supervision

- This will be encouraged and should support spiritual growth and direction

Termination of employment

- Where the contract is terminated by St James’ Lockleaze the following notice period will apply

• One week after completion of one month’s continuous employment

• Thereafter one week’s notice for every completed year of service up to a maximum of 12 weeks

- Where the contract is terminated by the employee, the following notice period will apply

• One week during the first three months

Thereafter one month’s notice.

For further information or an application form please contact Dave Jeal by email at davejeal a_t blueyonder d_o_t co d_o_t uk