Youth Development Outreach Worker (Female only)
Oasis Academy Hadley
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,219 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 September 2017
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Youth Development Outreach Worker to lead a project providing additional support for young people who enter the Accident and Emergency Department at North Middlesex hospital as a result of a gang activity and violent injury. The key responsibilities of the role are:
• Deliver one-to-one support and mentoring to young people, mainly females, who engage with the A&E as a result of a violent incident
• Being a physical presence in the department, developing the skills of staff within A&E in engaging with young people who come into A&E as a result of a violent incident
• To link young people into existing community based services, depending on their needs The successful post holder must have:
• A relevant professional qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Teaching or Social Work, Recent experience of working in a community setting that has been affected by youth crime
• Experience of mentoring/supporting young people
• Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencices • Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organizational/administrative and inter-personal skills
• Experience of managing and supporting volunteers
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
If you are interested in this position, please email recruitment@oasisuk.org to receive an Application Pack. Completed applications should be returned by 17.00 on Monday 4th Sept 2017 to: recruitment@oasisuk.org. Interviews will take place in Enfield on week beginning 11th Sept 2017.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis, 1 Kennington Road, London SE1 7HS Tel: 020 7921 4200
Email:recruitment@oasisuk.org Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.
Registered Charity No. 1026487
*There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be female (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, para 1
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About Oasis Academy Hadley
Oasis Academy Hadley is a great place to work and learn.
We are an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make good progress.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual. The happiness, care, and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment.
We have an established culture ofhigh expectations, where children are taught well and encouraged to develop both academically and culturally. Having such a well-rounded learning experience is central to our purpose as it is this that enables our children to be aspirational for themselves, their families, and their community. By nurturing a positive mindset, we build children’s confidence to be successful whichever path they choose.
Being an all-through school means that many children are with us for the majority of their formal education and do stay on into our very popular Sixth Form where each year, approximately 95% go onto university with 85% going to Russell Group and top third Universities which are some of the best in the world.
Hadley has a track record of great achievements and is an inspirational place to grow and develop. Throughout all phases of our Academy, we have a team of skilled and dedicated staff with a great deal of expertise who are committed to securing the best outcomes. To achieve this, we place a great deal of importance in continuing professional development and we have an established leadership development program.
Oasis Academy Hadley is one of 52 Academies who form part of the Oasis Community Learning. Each Oasis Academy and the services behind them, are committed to creating exceptional entitlement that ensures that all children have real choice in their lives.
To find out more about what it’s like to work for Oasis and the huge benefits that come with this, go to OCLCareers.org.
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