Breakout Youth is the leading LGBTQ+ youth services charity in Hampshire and the IOW.
We are committed to supporting LGBTQ+ young people, or young people who are questioning their sexual and/ or gender identity across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (age 11-25). We create safe, confidential spaces for young people to be their true authentic selves, meet other LGBTQ+ young people, receive accurate and appropriate support, information and advice. Breakout Youth also offers one to one support, LGBTQ+ Awareness, community events and works to advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ young people
We are excited to recruit for an Assistant Youth Worker to support our groups in the New Forest and Test Valley. The role would require the successful applicant to support the delivery of two evening youth groups per week. Working closely with the Lead Youth Worker to ensure young people have the best experience, stay safe and receive high quality support.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people who identify as LGBTQ+ (or questioning) in the New Forest and Test Valley and it is also a great opportunity to learn about youth work and develop skills in this area.
Breakout Youth are seeking a passionate Youth Worker to work with our small team of youth workers and volunteers to enable LGBTQ+ young people to access our services.
The successful candidate will have some experience of working with young people, with lived experience of the LGBTQ+ Community (either as a member of the community or an ally) who is passionate about delivering high quality services and experiences to young people.
This is a part time post (10 hours per week) and is partly funded by the National Lottery
We are committed to making a difference to the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Breakout Youth ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
Breakout Youth welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusivity. We are proud that many of our staff and volunteers are using their own lived experience to support children and young people facing similar challenges.
We are committed to building a staff team that represents the young people we serve. We encourage applications from not only LGBTQ+ candidates, but those that are BIPOC, Disabled and Neurodiverse. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of our work and staff culture. If invited to interview, we welcome conversations about what we can do to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace for you – be it flexible working, access arrangements or a suitable place to pray.
As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities that are relevant to your role and to support your ongoing development.
Interested?.. We’d love to hear from you
If you’d like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zoe Grant on [email protected]
Role Terms
Starting salary: Band B- Scale 2-4 (£20,262 – £21,705) (pro-rata based on 37 hours FTE)
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday/Tuesday & Wednesday evenings
Working Arrangements: Working from home and based at The Avenue, Southampton
Contract: Permanent
Essential Car User: Yes
Closing Date: Monday 26th September 2022 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c 10th October 2022
Apply by: Emailing your completed application form to [email protected]
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Assistant Youth Worker New Forest and Test Valley 1.8.2022
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