Programme Delivery Worker

We are offering a part-time position working 18 hours per week within the Universal Offer – Hillingdon Youth Offer. Our offer runs throughout the year and across the whole of the borough of Hillingdon.

The work pattern includes daytime, afternoon and evening shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work. The salary advertised will be pro-rated.

The Universal Team works with children and young people to deliver high-quality, consistent youth work through locality-based, detached, outreach, specialist and accredited programmes across the borough, in collaboration with statutory, community and voluntary sector partners.

Our work is responsive to need, supports aspiration and is delivered in safe spaces and places. We provide opportunities that promote personal and social development, encourage children and young people to make informed choices, and respect and value difference.

These posts will sit within our Universal Team in the Southwest Locality, supporting the expansion of our offer for children and young people.

About You

The successful candidate will be committed to taking a positive, holistic and empowering approach to service delivery.

We are looking for individuals with demonstrable experience and competence in working with children and young people within formal or informal education or community settings. You will have a strong understanding of the issues facing children and young people today, alongside a creative and dynamic approach to engaging hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups.

There is no specific qualification required for this role, and training will form part of the induction. A willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting children and young people is essential.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have proven experience in community development and leadership
• Be able to engage and support diverse community groups and individuals
• Be passionate about working with children and young people
• Be confident in planning, delivering and evaluating interventions
• Have strong communication, listening and organisational skills
• Be able to build partnerships across different organisations
• Be proactive, compassionate and approachable
• Be reliable, respectful and polite
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be flexible to meet the needs of children, young people, partners and stakeholders

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. 
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.  
  

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing