Jobs

Sandwell Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation that is passionate about our Corporate Values.  We know our employees are our present and our future and for those looking to develop a career, Sandwell has many great opportunities.

The Youth Service aims to provide opportunities to create personal learning and development opportunities for all young people in Sandwell. The service is made up of Centre Based, Detached, Youth Involvement and Inclusions Team working across the six towns in Sandwell.

About the Role:

We are seeking Youth Workers who can meet the needs and aspirations of young people and deliver high quality Youth Work.

The successful applicants will plan and deliver services and activities, within a centre based, detached, youth inclusion or youth involvement setting.

About you:

• We are looking for you to either hold a Level 2 Youth Work qualification or have the willingness to work towards completion of this as soon as available within the service.
• You will have a minimum of 6 months experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary youth work capacity, preferably with a detached or centre-based focus.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge required, then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Steven Walker or Russell Allen via email:

steven_walker@sandwell.gov.uk

russell_allen@sandwell.gov.uk

Hours: 6 hours per week

Why work for Sandwell Council?

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about getting the best outcomes for our residents.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.