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• To work with a diverse range of young people, including those who may have a range of challenging needs and issues.
• To work collaboratively with staff from other statutory and voluntary agencies in developing working partnerships which support young people and the development of the youth work offer in Oldham.
• To lead on planning and delivering high quality youth work for young people in a variety of settings, using a variety of youth work methods.
• To understand and implement planning, monitoring and evaluation process to demonstrate the impact of youth work delivered.
• To work directly with young people in the planning and delivery of projects what will challenge, stimulate and provide new learning opportunities for young people in line with the Youth Work Purpose and Principles.

• Previous experience of working with young people aged 8-25 years; supporting the personal and social development of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum level 2 certificate in Youth Work or equivalent or willing to works towards this..
• Prepared to work flexibly in around the borough to meet the needs and priorities of the Youth Service, including to work evenings and weekends as required.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Values and Behaviours, our Values outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these values into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view the Values and Behaviours on our Greater. Jobs pages Working for Oldham

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