Youth Worker

To enhance the growth of eXp's reach in connecting with young people in the community. Creating a fun, stimulating, inclusive & safe environment, working as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

To work within a team running community and church youth activities and be a part of the planning and implementing of these activities when they happen, including a regular Friday Night Youth Club in Dunoon. Rural primary school work, delivering RMPS activities once per month. To be a part of the ongoing work of eXp in Dunoon Grammar School. One day per week seconded to work as the school youth worker, and separately running a Tuesday lunch time club (MAD Club – Make a Difference Club). At some lunchtimes your role will be to wander the school forum and reach out to familiar and new young people. To be a part of weekly team meetings, Bible Studies & Prayer times. Support the work of Cowal Kirk, Pizza church and summer club. Take part in planning and implementing of Christian youth residential events, currently a 5-day summer holiday at Whithaugh Park and a weekend at Port Ban To spend time in the community & churches talking to the young people and inviting them to join in youth activities and liaising with Church leaders to encourage partnership working.

Required skills

Christian Character: The Youth Worker must be a practising Christian, regularly attending church and have a heart for God, and a desire to grow in faith. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010. Personal Qualities: The Youth Worker must have a passion for young people, a vibrant & positive approach to working in a team. They must be confident in being upfront and leading by example. Self-motivation, good organisation & communication skills are essential. A proven record of planning and implementing first rate youth work is desirable. Gifting: The Youth Worker will be able to recognise their gift of working with and alongside young people and be able to speak openly about their Christian lifestyle and experience. Work Experience: Previous experience in youth work is essential but candidates/applicants with relevant life experience or transferrable skills will also be considered. Education: At least to Secondary School Higher / A level. Additional education and experience in youth work desirable. Other: A driving licence and car are essential. Understanding and ability to engage with several online social media will be a part of this post. The post will include some weekend work and overnight activities. There will be no overtime pay. When extra hours are worked these will be taken as time in lieu in agreement in advance with the Team Leader.

Other

To be directly responsible to the eXp Team Leader (in the first instance) and Trustees for spiritual and ministry guidance, work plan and implementation, team involvement, personal and spiritual wellness. This will include: Attending a weekly team meeting One on one weekly meeting with the Team Leader Production of a monthly work plan Flexibility in work hours according to organisational needs Accountability in personal & spiritual Life