Lead Hub Worker

Working pattern: Tuesdays till Fridays (11am – 7.15pm) and Saturdays (10am – 4pm)

Location: ROUTES Youth Advice Hub, Dudley

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Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity empowering people to empower change. We offer a wide range of services across England within drug & alcohol, domestic abuse, children & young people’s services, criminal justice and housing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the children and young people’s team for a passionate and enthusiastic lead worker to be part of shaping and delivering a new early support youth hub pilot within Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Dudley. ROUTES, the youth advice hub, will support people aged 13+ and those who feel they still require a young people’s approach up to 25. It brings together the specialisms of Cranstoun, complimented by wider partnership delivery and a young people’s steering group.

You will have experience of effective behaviour management in an informal setting complimented by knowledge and skills in order to provide advice, guidance and support to young people. You will also be expected to work closely with the service manager and provide daily decision making support and direction to the wider hub team, especially with safeguarding concerns whilst operating the open access.

The role involves creating a welcoming space for young people, utilising youth work and engagement skills to help feelings of safety and inclusivity from the very first interaction.

You will develop creative opportunities to engage with young people and within the space of the hub. There will be an element of promotion and outreach within local schools/colleges and the shopping centre to encourage young people to attend.

We are looking for an individual that brings high energy, passion and enthusiasm with the ability to inspire. You will have a unique opportunity to make a real difference by engaging and intervening at the earliest opportunity.

We combine proven expertise in working with children and young people, with the latest evidence and innovative approaches, to ensure the service is effective and makes a difference to the lives of children and young people and their families.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.