Jobs in Pinewood, suffolk, uk

Join Our TeamJoin us in creating opportunities that help young people thrive! We’re looking for an enthusiastic Youth Worker to support and empower young people aged 10 - 16. This role focuses on social education, mentoring, and engagement through a variety of activities, ensuring young people feel supported, included, and inspired.Job title :  Youth WorkerLocation :  Chantry AcademyContract :  Permanent, Part-TimeHours :  Monday to Friday between 14 : 00 - 20 : 00 (30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) - Flexible working patterns / hours can be discussed during the interview.Salary :  ALT Grade G points 20 – 24 : £30,060 - £33,366 FTE; £24,372.97 - £27,053.51 Annually ActualAbout Us : Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious Ofsted rated good academy. Our vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to be versatile, the opportunities to exceed their aspirations, the knowledge to be learned, the empathy to be understanding, the enthusiasm to be engaged and the encouragement to be determined. Our community is always valued.Responsibilities include : Engaging directly with young people, supporting their development and social skills.Creating and leading youth activities outside of school hours.Providing a safe and welcoming environment for young people to learn, grow, and socialise.Advocating for young people, ensuring their voices are heard.Building strong relationships with local schools and community organisations to enhance youth opportunities.What We’re Looking For : A Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work (or relevant experience).Experience working with young people in a youth work, mentoring, or support role.Understanding of youth-related challenges and the ability to offer guidance and support.Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays.A positive, energetic, and proactive approach to engaging young people.Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities.Why Join UsVivup Benefit SystemEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeLGPS Pension SchemeMake a real impact on young people’s livesBe part of a supportive and passionate teamWork in a dynamic role where no two days are the sameThe Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable