Engagement Worker job update

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Pay

• Up to £13 an hour

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Job type

• Zero hours contract

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Location

Guernsey

Benefits

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• Company pension

• Employee discount

Engagement Worker job update

Full job description

Engagement Worker.

Salary: £13.00 per hour.

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands.

Type: Casual - work around your study, family, retirement, or home life!

Benefits: Paid annual leave, pension scheme, career progression, fantastic training opportunities, employee wellbeing support, employee discount portal with all your favorite brands

"I love working as a casual member of staff - I get to build my knowledge, my experience, and work with a friendly and funny bunch of people staff and young people alike! It works around my family life, and I choose when I work - what's not to like?" - Casual Worker

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 671,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Engagement Worker job update

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Guernsey Youth Housing project offers support services to assist young people between the ages of 13- 25 on the issues of homelessness, living skills, substance misuse, and employment.

We provide a welcoming and accessible service that respects and values young people as individuals we are professional, non-judgemental, and confidential encouraging young people to make informed healthy decisions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Worker to support a small number of young adults (17-21) at our new youth group in Guernsey. As an Engagement Worker, you will be working in a small but dynamic team of casual workers, creating exciting youth provision, whilst providing a safe social space for young adults to come together.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Working with young people to deliver fun and exciting activities.

• Engaging with young people and supervising activities that respond to the needs of the group you are working with.

• Offering sessions that explore themes, such as relationships, friendships, keeping safe, and many other topics in an age and stage-appropriate way.

• Retaining records, using various IT systems.

• Working effectively as part of a small team, liaising with colleagues to deliver engaging youth group delivery for young people.

Let's talk about you.

• Experience working with young people and families.

• Experience in, supporting, and contributing to service activities for Children or young people.

• Some Flexibility in work arrangements to ensure delivery of service.

• Have a Residency permit to work in Guernsey.

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity for all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children's Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children's Service roles.

Engagement Worker job update

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

Find us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube to get to know us better.

Closing Date: 20th May 2024

Interview Date 30th May 2024.

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