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3 Positions Available
Family Support Worker
We are looking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable Family Support Worker* who can devise, develop and deliver a range of services and interventions to support parents, carers and the wider families of LGBT+, and, in particular, trans and non-binary children and young people. The Family Support Worker will working alongside Allsorts’ Family Support Manager and join a growing, professional and passionate team who support LGBT+ and exploring children, young people and their families and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of their lives.
Our Family Support Service began approximately eight years ago with a very small Parents/Carers Support Group. Over the years we have seen an increasing demand from parents/carers and other family members requiring support, information, advice and guidance. We are delighted to now be in a position to appoint a dedicated, full-time Family Support Worker and are excited by the potential for the expansion and development of this service. The successful candidate will have scope to help creatively shape this service.
Allsorts Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from intersectional and minority groups, including those who are BAME, or those with disabilities, and/or are neurodiverse. Applications will be judged according to the criteria of the Job Description and Person Specification as required by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Recruitment Policies. Please make sure you answer all the points individually in the Person Specification on your application form.
Job Details
Term: Fixed until 30th September 2022,
subject to passing probation (Subject to funding thereafter)
Salary: £26,511
Hours of Work: Full Time (37 hours a week)
Application Details:
Application Close Date: 17th September 2021 by 12pm
Shortlisted Applicants Notified by Email: 21st September 2021 by 6pm
Stage 1 Interviews: 24th September 2021, 11:30-18:00 (Time TBC)
Stage 2 Interviews: 27th September 2021, 17:00-21:00 (Time TBC)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note, you will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview
If you would like this information in another format, e.g. large print or audio, please email recruitment@allsortsyouth.org.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck with your application.
LGBT+ Youth Support Worker
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Trans (LGBT+) Youth Support Worker* to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. You will also act as a positive LGBT+ role-model for our service users.
You will join a growing, professional and passionate team who support LGBT+ and exploring children, young people and their families and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of their lives. As part of the LGBT+ Youth Support Work team,you will be required to plan and deliver engaging and educational youth groups, programmes and events. Therefore, you must have paid or voluntary experience of youth work or similar.
Allsorts Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from intersectional and minority groups, including those who are BAME, or those with disabilities, and/or are neurodiverse. Applications will be assessed according to the criteria of the Job Description and Person Specification as required by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Recruitment Policies. Please make sure you answer the points in the Person Specification on your application form.
Job Details
Term: Fixed until March 2022
subject to passing probation (Subject to funding thereafter)
Salary: £24,491 per annum pro rata
Hours of Work: 30 hours a week
Application Details:
Application Close Date: Friday 24th September at 12pm
Shortlisted Applicants Notified by Email: Monday 27th September
Interviews: Thursday 7th October (Time TBC)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note, you will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview
If you would like this information in another format, e.g. large print or audio, please email recruitment@allsortsyouth.org.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck with your application.
LGBT+ Advocacy Worker
We are looking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable LGBT+ Young People’s Advocacy Worker* in West Sussex. You will join a growing,professional and passionate team who support LGBT+ or exploring children, young people and their families and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of their lives.
The Advocacy service is available to LGBT+ or exploring young people ages 11-25 with a West Sussex postcode. This service supports LGBT+ or exploring children and young people to make important decisions about their needs and ensures their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and to help them build a better future. The service is free to use, confidential,non-judgemental, led by the young person and independent from other services and professionals.
The role of the Advocate is to help children and young people to:
- Express their views and concerns
- Explore options and make decisions
- Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them
- Defend and safeguard their rights
- Improve their access to services and information to help them make informed decisions
- Feel more empowered and in control of their life and practice self-advocacy
Job Details
Term: Fixed until 31st March 2022
subject to passing probation (potential for follow-on funding)
Salary: £25,481 per annum pro rata
Hours of Work: 16 hours a week
Application Details:
Application Close Date: Thursday 7th October at 5pm
Shortlisted Applicants Notified by Email: Monday 11th October
Interviews: Monday 25th October (may take place via Zoom)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note, you will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview
If you would like this information in another format, e.g. large print or audio, please email recruitment@allsortsyouth.org.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck with your application.
* These roles are deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 for protected characteristics, in this case, to be a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans (LGBT+) worker who will reflect the membership criteria of the target group.
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