KIDS KABIN - Project Worker
Kids Kabin are looking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic project worker to join their growing Middlesbrough team. You will be part of a team working with young people to provide opportunities for learning and personal development using creative and practical activities. You will follow safeguarding and Health and Safety guidelines to ensure that young people are safe at all times. You will work closely with the community and assist in responding creatively to changing needs and demands.
Work with young people
To assist in supporting the personal development needs of young people aged 7-13 years through a range of creative arts and craft activities. To assist in the running of in-house and satellite sessions, street and outreach workshops, day trips, residential activities and camps as necessary. To assist in supporting young volunteers (aged 13+) and adult volunteers.
Attitude, approach and reflection
To understand the ethos of Kids Kabin and be aware of your own values, how they relate to Kids Kabin and different people in the organisation. To reflect on your own practice and the practice of others and be willing to undertake ongoing personal and professional development. Have a flexible approach to dealing with challenges and look for new creative activities to introduce to sessions.
Working with the wider community
To assist in building strong links with the community, empowering them to take control over issues that affect them, in respond to demand and need. To assist in the running of activities which link Kids Kabin with the wider community and facilitate local partnership working with other organisations. To assist in encouraging parents and families to become involved in activities and enable them to support their children’s personal development.
Planning, administration and evaluation
To assist and support the running of activities that meet policy guidelines (e.g. Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, etc). To work as part of a team to evaluate, change and improve practice and to plan and implement new projects.
Person Specification
- An appropriate qualification and/or appropriate level of experience of work with young people
- A current first aid qualification.
- An understanding of the safeguarding and health and safety implications of this work.
- Experience of working with young people in a group setting.
- A passion for working with young people and have a commitment to community development and involvement.
Terms and conditions
Other Benefits – Pension contribution to match employees up to 5%
Holidays – 25 days plus statutory holidays (Pro rata equivalent of FTE)
Responsible to – The Project Manager
Responsible for – Supporting the delivery of both centre-based and street-based activities
Please apply through our website www.kidskabin.org.uk
Contact
Sue McBride
07581891581
sue.kidskabin@gmail.com
The closing date for this job is 14 February 2020 - 5:00pm.