Would you like to work for a charity that wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people, families and the wider community?
Do you have excellent communication skills and experience of working and engaging with a wide range of children and young people?
Can you demonstrate strong planning and organisation skills, while prioritising workloads to meet deadlines?
If the answers to the above are yes, then this exciting opportunity to join Swinton Lock could be for you.
The Engagement Officer will have a key role in engaging directly with children and young people through a range of services provided by Swinton Lock. You will inform, support, guide and work with a range of children and young people through our various services and work alongside the Children and Young People’s Services Manager to help deliver our various programmes of work.
With a passion for empowering children and young people you will be educated to or have direct relevant experience of youth work, working with children and young people and delivering 1-1 support and/or group sessions.
You will have a good understanding of Safeguarding children and young people and roles and responsibilities within it, plus comprehensive knowledge of working with professionals to support vulnerable children and young people.
Being able to communicate effectively with children and young people is vital for the successful candidate as you work with them on a daily basis to enable them to re-engage into learning and achieving. You will be the ‘Voice’ of their views on a wide range of topics. You will be able to work on your own initiative, organising and prioritising your own workload to changing and often tight deadlines.
You will be a ‘Team’ player and have excellent skills of working within a team and have a ‘Hand’s On’ attitude.
You will work flexibly to meet the need of the children and young people’s services and at times be able to support other services delivered within Swinton Lock.
What we can offer you:
• 25 Days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free Staff Parking
• Training and Development opportunities
This exciting opportunity comes at a critical time to make a positive impact on children and young people’s wellbeing, so we welcome applications from people determined to support the needs of young people. Accelerate your career in a job that truly matters and enjoy the rewards of helping children and young people with a charity that ‘…cares, because YOU matter!’
We look forward to hearing from you!
Reference CYPEO
Salary – £22K per annum for 37.5 hrs per week until March 2023 the number of hours after the 31 March 2023 will be subject to funding but it is hoped it will remain at full time
Location – Swinton Lock Activity Centre, Dun Street, Swinton, S64 8AN
Hours and Work Pattern – 37.5 hrs per week until March 2023 the number of hours after the 31 March 2023 will be subject to funding but it is hoped it will remain at full time (may include evenings/weekends).
Job Description – CYPEO
Covering Letter – vaa-covering-letter
Application Form – application-form
Equal Opportunities Form – equal-opps
How to Apply
For more information you can call and speak to our Katie Eastburn: Children and Young People’s Services Manager on 01709 578778 or email: katieeastburn@swintonlock.org.
Completed applications can be sent by email to katieeastburn@swintonlock.org
Closing Date: Monday 1st August 12:00pm Interviews: Monday 8th August