Job Title: Lead Programme Delivery Worker
Location: Hillingdon
Salary: £15,016 – £15,720 per annum
Job Type: Part time, Permanent
Working Hours: 18 hours per week
Closing Date: 21st January 2024
About us:
At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.
With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.
Working at London’s second largest borough can be tough, particularly with government reforms, budget restrictions, and political attention – but it’s enough to keep us busy and ensures no two days are the same!
What does a Lead Programme Delivery Worker do at Hillingdon?
We are offering part time positions working 18 hours per week within the Universal Offer Children and Young People’s Team. Our offer runs throughout the year and across the whole of the borough of Hillingdon. Work patterns include evening shifts, afternoon shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work. The salary advertised will be pro-rated.
The Universal team works with children and young people to deliver high quality, consistent youth work through Locality based, Detached, Outreach and Accredited programmes across the borough in collaboration with the statutory, community and voluntary sector. Our work is responsive to need, supports aspiration and is offered in safe spaces and places. Our work delivers opportunities that promote personal and social development, encourage children and young people to make informed choices and respect and value difference.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this role must embrace a positive, holistic, and empowering approach to service delivery, particularly in the context of working with children and young people in formal or informal education and community settings. Demonstrated experience and competence in these areas are essential, with a keen understanding of contemporary issues faced by the target demographic.
Qualifications for this position are flexible, as training will be provided during the induction process. However, a strong commitment to learning and supporting children and young people is imperative. The successful candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Proven track record in community development and leadership
- Experience in effectively working with community groups and individuals
- Confidence in planning, delivering, and evaluating both group and one-to-one interventions and services tailored to specific needs
- Confidence and motivation in approaching tasks with a positive ‘Can do’ attitude
- Passion for working with children and young people
- Approachable demeanour, capable of engaging with a diverse client population
- Proactive approach to work, capable of both independent and collaborative efforts within a team
- Demonstration of respect and politeness in all interactions
- Compassionate and understanding attitude towards the challenges faced by children and young people
- Reliable and organized in carrying out responsibilities
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to work closely with various organizations
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the diverse needs of children, young people, partners, and stakeholders
If you embody these qualities and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply. Training opportunities and support will be provided to ensure your success in this fulfilling role.
What we offer
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full-time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
Candidates with experience of: Social Worker, Community Development, Community Officer, Youth Support Worker, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Housing Advisor, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, may also be considered for this role.
