Youth Advisor Level 1

Job Introduction

6 hours per week across 2 evenings 18:00 - 21:00 (either Monday & Friday, or Tuesday & Wednesday)

The youth service aim to improve outcomes for young people aged 11yrs- I9yrs and up to 25yrs for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. We do this through, Information, Advice, Guidance and a range of activities provided through our youth clubs and projects. We support vulnerable young people who are at risk or future risk of further problems such as substance misuse, youth offending, teenage pregnancy and homelessness. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference.  

What is the role? 

Working with young people aged between 11yrs -19 years, in a youth club setting.  You will encourage young people’s participation in their club and in planning and running activities with them.  Building relationships with these young people, by being a good listener, listening to what the young people want from the activities as well as listening to their issues and sign posting them on to other services as and when required.   You will be expected to support the work under the direction of the Youth Club Manager.  Your duties could include, sport, dance, participation in art, music, drama, discussions, and cooking with young people to name but a few, also off-site activities to include day trips and residentials. This successful candidate for this post will be expected to work across all areas of the youth club including the learning needs provision. 

Who is the person?

You need to:

• Be enthusiastic and be able to make and maintain effective relationships with young people.

• Have experience of working with young people from age 11-25 years, be enthusiastic and able to make and maintain effective relationships.

• Have excellent communication skills and be able to engage effectively with young people, staff, and stakeholders in a restorative way.

• The ability to converse at ease with service users. 

• Be friendly and approachable with a sense of humour and lots of patience.

• Be able to work within a team, as there will be lots of interaction with volunteers and other staffs as this is very much a hands on job.

• An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice is essential and the empowerment of young people is essential.

• Be open-minded, but recognise and challenge inappropriateness in a young person’s behaviour or language. 

• Be flexible in your hours of work as you will need availability to work in the evenings and occasional weekends as well as working from different sites.

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached at the bottom of this page.

As part of the interview process you will be asked to take part in a taster session at a youth club.

Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

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

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.