Vacancies

Position: YIF Youth Engagement Worker

This role is funded jointly by Department for Digital, Culture,  Media and Sport and the Big Lottery Fund.

Pay: £10.24 per hour

Location:  King’s Lynn

Contract Type:  One Year Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of an extension to March 2021)

Hours per week:  3 hours

Job Role: 

• To deliver mental health awareness sessions to hub and satellite youth clubs as part of the YIF project in Kings Lynn.
• To promote positive mental health for all children and young people.
• Further information can be found at – YIF Youth Engagement Worker JD – Mind Matters

Youth-West Partnership

Youth-West is a new service which will be delivering weekly open access youth activities for young people aged 11 – 18 years in West Norfolk.  We are looking for people with a passion about working with young people to coordinate, provide administration and deliver face to face activities with young people.

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. By supporting our staff and volunteers to develop their talent and ideas, together we can make a difference.

What you’ll need to succeed:

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Youth Work in a community setting. They will have strong engagement skills to work with young people and adults from a variety of backgrounds as well as experience of youth participation and involvement. We would like them to have time and project management skills and experience of running small group sessions /activities with young people. They will need to be willing to work in the evenings; the GOYA project is on Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm.

What you’ll get in return:

• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Lisa Xuereb on 01603 340867 or lisa.xuereb@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment – Youth Engagement Worker (Mind Matters) and Job Application Survey Form and forward to careers@ymcanorfolk.org or by post to Lisa Xuereb, Senior HR Advisor, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DP

Closing date for applications:  Monday 14th January 2019 at 9.00am

Interview date:  Friday 26th January 2019

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

Youth Engagement Worker

£10.24 per hour – Thetford – 2 hours per week – Fixed Term until January 2020

The Role:

Do you have a passion for working with young people and enabling them to be the best that they can be?

YMCA Norfolk are looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to support their GOYA project at the Breckland Leisure Centre in Thetford.  The Youth Engagement Worker will:

• Support young people who are taking part in the programme, ensuring their views are respected and listened to.
• Encourage and empower young people to move from the status of recipients towards that of contributors.
• Ensure that young people are treated with respect and dignity, and are empowered to make informed decisions about their own lives.
• Develop the use of and support of volunteers in the Programme. In particular, ensuring that successful young people, who are involved the programme, have the opportunity to become Peer Mentors.
• Work alongside partner agencies.

Further details are provided within the Job Description – Youth Engagement Worker JD – Thetford

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. By supporting our staff and volunteers to develop their talent and ideas, together we can make a difference.

What you’ll need to succeed:

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Youth Work in a community setting. They will have strong engagement skills to work with young people and adults from a variety of backgrounds as well as experience of youth participation and involvement. We would like them to have time and project management skills and experience of running small group sessions /activities with young people. They will need to be willing to work in the evenings; the GOYA project is on Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm.

What you’ll get in return:

• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Lisa Xuereb on 01603 340867 or lisa.xuereb@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment – Youth Engagement Worker and Job Application Survey Form and forward to careers@ymcanorfolk.org or by post to Lisa Xuereb, Senior HR Advisor, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DP

Closing date for applications:  Friday 4th January at 12.00pm

Interview date: TBC

 

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

Role:  HR/Payroll Officer

Location:  Norwich

Contract:  Permanent

Hours: 37.5/wk (flexible)

Pay:  £9.14/hr to £10.57/hr depending on payroll experience.

YMCA Norfolk has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HR/Payroll Officer to join the team.  This permanent position is well suited to either a competent administrator who is looking to advance in Human Resources/Payroll, or an experienced Payroll Officer with strong administration skills and an interest in HR.

Based within the HR Department, you will process payroll on a monthly basis for a staff team of 120, as well as providing administrative support to the HR Manager to ensure the smooth running of the HR/Payroll function.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven knowledge / experience in payroll and of working in a busy administrative environment.  You will be an effective communicator who can work independently to tight timescales and are able to successfully manage and prioritise your workload.

At YMCA Norfolk we will consider requests for flexible working in the form of flexible hours or a job share.  Should you be selected for interview, please talk to us at this stage about any flexibility you may need.

HR Payroll Officer Job Description

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. By supporting our staff and volunteers to develop their talent and ideas, together we can make a difference.

Benefits:

• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Lisa Xuereb on 01603 621263 Ext 122 or lisa.xuereb@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application Form and Job Application Survey Form and forward along with your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org or by post to Lisa Xuereb, Senior HR Advisor, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DP.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 4th January 2019 at 9am

Please note we may close this vacancy earlier if we receive a large volume of applications.

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

 

Families Engagement Worker (Schools Work)

£10.24 per hour – 22.5 hours per week Term Time Only – Fixed Term Contract until July 2019

The Role:

Do you like a challenge and making a difference to someone’s life on a daily basis?

Do you have a passion for working with families and supporting them to transform their lives?

YMCA Norfolk are looking for a Families Engagement Worker to join their team across Norfolk. This role will be 22.5 hours per week working in schools in Lowestoft, Gorleston, Bungay and Beccles.

The successful candidate will build relationships of trust with vulnerable and marginalised parents and families within the community. The aim is to be part of the prevention of care under the Alternatives to Care provision, and/or providing opportunities to enable reunification within the family unit. We can provide support and advice, build parents confidence and skills. Empowering families to experience transformation in their lives.

Families Engagement Worker (Schools) Job Description

 The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. By supporting our staff and volunteers to develop their talent and ideas, together we can make a difference.

What you’ll need to succeed:

A proven record of provision of sound advice across a range of parenting related issues. Great interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of staff and external contacts. You will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to excellence in family work delivery. You will be prepared to work unsocial hours, hold a full driving licence and have access to your own transport.

What you’ll get in return:

• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Lisa Xuereb on 01603 621263 Ext 122 or lisa.xuereb@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application Form  and Job Application Survey Form and forward along with your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org or by post to Lisa Xuereb, Senior HR Advisor, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DP.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 23^rd November 2018 at 9am

 

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

 

Youth Engagement Worker

£10.24 per hour – Kings Lynn – 2 hours per week – Fixed Term until February 2019

The Role:

Do you have a passion for working with young people and enabling them to be the best that they can be?

YMCA Norfolk are looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to support their GOYA project at the Discovery Centre in Kings Lynn.  The Youth Engagement Worker will:

• Support young people who are taking part in the programme, ensuring their views are respected and listened to.
• Encourage and empower young people to move from the status of recipients towards that of contributors.
• Ensure that young people are treated with respect and dignity, and are empowered to make informed decisions about their own lives.
• Develop the use of and support of volunteers in the Programme. In particular, ensuring that successful young people, who are involved the programme, have the opportunity to become Peer Mentors.
• Work alongside partner agencies.

Further details are provided within the Job Description – Youth Engagement Worker JD – KL GOYA

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. By supporting our staff and volunteers to develop their talent and ideas, together we can make a difference.

What you’ll need to succeed:

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Youth Work in a community setting. They will have strong engagement skills to work with young people and adults from a variety of backgrounds as well as experience of youth participation and involvement. We would like them to have time and project management skills and experience of running small group sessions /activities with young people. They will need to be willing to work in the evenings; the GOYA project is on Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm.

What you’ll get in return:

• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Lisa Xuereb on 01603 340867 or lisa.xuereb@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment – Youth Engagement Worker and Job Application Survey Form and forward to careers@ymcanorfolk.org or by post to Lisa Xuereb, Senior HR Advisor, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DP

Closing date for applications:  Friday 4th January at 12.00pm

Interview date: TBC

 

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.