Job Introduction
Join Our Team as a Relief Activity Worker working across the Community & Intervention Team!
About Us: The Community & Intervention team is the home of the Positive Futures and Youth and Community teams with Future4Me. We deliver a variety of community based projects and interventions to create safe places and spaces for young people to engage in positive activities, aiming to support their safety and reduce the risk of exploitation and harm.
Role Overview: This exciting opportunity will allow you to develop a supportive relationship with young people, with the aim of using sport and positive activities to support their safety and reduce the risk of exploitation and harm. This role will involve working within targeted communities, planning and delivering youth provision and positive activities to young people. Within, it is important to ensure that young people feel ownership of the sessions, involving them in the planning, decision making and evaluations. You will also work alongside staff to support the delivery of personal and social development opportunities for young people, such as activity days in partnership with local agencies and organisations, as well as the delivery of youth clubs and holiday provision.
What We’re Looking For: We are looking to recruit 6 relief positions to compliment our staffing offer across the City of Lincoln and West Lindsey. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering community-based sports and youth work programs. You should have a warm, relational approach, enabling you to create safe spaces where young people can thrive and grow. We are looking for candidates with:
- A level 2 or higher qualification in youth work, community sports development/coaching, or a related field.
- Nationally recognised coaching qualification(s).
- Relevant practice experience in working with Children and Young people.
- Knowledge of key issues affecting young people, risk-taking behaviour, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Candidates will also be expected to work outside office hours as required, including evenings, weekends and school holidays.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
- Make a meaningful impact on children and young people's lives.
- Help shape a brighter future for our communities.
- Flexibility to choose when you work
How to Apply: If you're ready for this rewarding role, apply now and help shape a brighter future for children, young people and communities!
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Matt Ingram at 07920150117 or via email at Matt.Ingram@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications close on 15th June 2025 and interviews will be held across Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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