Healthy Relationships Project Worker (Vale of Glamorgan)

POST: C\-Card Project Co\-Ordinator (Vale) (part of the Healthy Relationships Team)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Project Worker

HOURS: 37\.5 hours per week between the hours of 8am \- 10pm Monday to Sunday, (flexibility is expected to suit the needs of the project and young people)

Upon successfully completing the probation period, employees are given the option to transition to a 4\-day working week, while maintaining their full salary. For part\-time positions, this will involve a 20% reduction in daily hours worked.

ORGANISATIONAL AIMS:

1\. To initiate, build and maintain purposeful relationships with young people

2\. Encourage young people to broaden their horizons to be effective citizens

3\. To support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge

4\. Support young people to identify and achieve aims so that they may reach their full potential

OUR VALUES:

Because we CARE and have COMPASSION we want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Our aim is to EMPOWER and SUPPORT people.

We do this with RESPECT and EMPATHY, mindful of the EQUALITY of all.

JOB PURPOSE:

The C\-card Project Coordinator will be responsible for the development and co\-ordination of the C\-Card Scheme across the Vale of Glamorgan. The role will also include delivery of focused group work at C\-Card outlets and youth provisions, delivering targeted activities to referral\-based groups of young people in a person\-centred, trauma\-informed way.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate group activities at C\-Card outlets and other youth settings, which support the sexual health and wellbeing of young people in Vale of Glamorgan, with a particular focus on vulnerable young people and those at risk.


• To work in a trauma\-informed, person\-centred way


• To have a good understanding of current issues affecting young people with a focus on relationships and sexual health


• To work in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service to develop the delivery of the C\-Card Scheme. Including setting up outlets, planning and delivery of training for professionalsand ensuring adequate stock is supplied to the C\-Card collection points.


• Work with local and national partners to support young people in gaining access to appropriate information and advice in relation to relationships and sexual health.


• To maintain records and provide reports to funders and senior management as necessary.


• Promotion of the service to relevant partners in health, education and social services, including an active social media presence.


• To maintain accurate records of young people accessing the service and statistical information, to allow effective evaluation for funders.


• To attend various staff group/team meetings both internal and external.


• To attend any identified training as agreed with the line manager.


• To adhere to and comply with all organisational policies and procedures.


• To be able to respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.


• Other duties as thought relevant and appropriate by the Management to ensure the day\-today operation of the organisations which includes covering other’s roles in their absence.

Essential

EDUCATION

• Minimum of Level 3 Qualification in Youth \& Community or a similar discipline

• Demonstrable experience in working with young people


• Knowledge of sexual health, particularly relating to young people


• Knowledge and experience in session planning, delivery, and evaluation


• Knowledge and understanding of All Wales Child Protection Procedures, Health and safety, equal opportunities and Confidentiality


• Understanding and value of equality and diversity in the workplace


• Experience of liaising with external agencies and partnership working


• Knowledge of services available for young people with experience of signposting and referring to relevant agencies

• Person centered approach.


• Work in a trauma informed way


• Skilled in group delivery


• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and time.


• Ability to work with diverse groups of young people.

• Commitment to effective service delivery to young people


• Positive approach to change / innovation


• Able to respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.


• Commitment to co\-operative work \- able to work autonomously and as part of a team


• Professional approach to confidentiality, boundaries, safeguarding, and anti\-discriminatory practice


• Reliable and dependable


• Flexible working hours and the ability to work weekends and evenings may be required due to the nature of the post.

• Driver with own transport with business insurance

EDUCATION

• Qualification in working with children and young people


• Qualification in sexual health

· Knowledge of the C\-Card Scheme and/or trained C\-Card Assessor

OTHER

• Ability to drive a mini bus.


• Ability to speak Welsh.

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Store discount

• Do you hold a Qualification in sexual health?


• Do you hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth and Community Work (or an equivalent relevant qualification?


• Are you registered with the EWC?

• Driving Licence (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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