Job summary
As aYouth Worker: Lifestyle Change Maker, you will be part of our Family Healthy Lifestyle Service that we have in our Family hubs located throughout Essex.
To deliver on our mission of equipping young people to resist unhealthy influences, while fostering youth-led campaigns, and advocating for policy change to combat the obesogenic environment.
The postholder will capitalise on the power of youth-led social movements to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the next generation using an approach rooted in trauma-informed practice, creating a safe and supportive environment.
The postholder will be responsible for inspiring social change, building resilience, launching youth-led campaigns, and equipping young people to resist unhealthy influences.
You will work closely with a team of motivated individuals to cultivate a youth-led social movement and advocate for policy changes.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in developing leadership and organisational skills among the participants and collaborate with partners to achieve a wider impact.
Main duties of the job
- Inspire Social Change and Resilience Against the Obesogenic Environment:
- Develop and implement strategies to inspire young change makers to address the challenges posed by the obesogenic environment while employing trauma-informed practices.
- Create a safe and supportive environment that fosters resilience among the participants, recognising the potential impact of trauma experiences.
- Lead the planning and execution of youth-led campaigns aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness of the obesogenic environment, utilizing trauma-informed approaches.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to help young people resist unhealthy influences and make informed choices about their health, always with a focus on trauma-informed practice.
- Deliver workshops, training sessions, and resources that empower participants with knowledge and skills, taking into account potential trauma triggers.
- Foster a sense of unity and purpose among the young change makers, creating a strong youth-led social movement for positive change, with a deep commitment to trauma-informed leadership.
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to advocate for policy changes that support healthier environments and communities, ensuring that trauma-informed principles are integrated into advocacy efforts.
- Identify leadership potential among participants and provide opportunities for them to develop leadership and organizational skills, always with a trauma-informed perspective.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
As aYouth Worker: Lifestyle Change Makeryou will be part of our valued team in Essex,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £22,000 salary with group pension
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Education:Undergradate bachelor's degree in a related field, such as social work, youth development, public health, or education.
- Passion:A genuine passion for promoting positive social change, improving youth health, and addressing health disparities.
- Empathy:A deep understanding of the challenges and concerns faced by young people in today's society and a strong sense of empathy.
- Adaptability:The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and the evolving needs of the program and its participants.
- Resilience: Demonstrated personal resilience and the ability to instill resilience in young people facing societal health challenges.
- Team Player: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and volunteers.
- Youth Work: Proven experience in working with youth, including leading youth-led initiatives and campaigns.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding and motivating young people to create positive social change.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with young people, team members, and external stakeholders.
- Mentorship:Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower young change makers and build their resilience.
- Organisational: Exceptional organisational skills for program planning, event coordination, and leadership development activities.
- Availability:Flexibility in working hours, as the role may involve evening and weekend activities.
Driving License:A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to different locations, including schools and partner organiations.
Desirable
- Education:Familiarity with the educational system and experience in curriculum development, especially for primary and secondary schools.
- Advocacy: Proficiency in advocacy and the ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders to drive policy changes.
- Understanding if and commitment to Trauma Informed Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
As aYouth Worker: Lifestyle Change Makeryou will be part of our valued team in Essex,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £22,000 salary with group pension
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Education:Undergradate bachelor's degree in a related field, such as social work, youth development, public health, or education.
- Passion:A genuine passion for promoting positive social change, improving youth health, and addressing health disparities.
- Empathy:A deep understanding of the challenges and concerns faced by young people in today's society and a strong sense of empathy.
- Adaptability:The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and the evolving needs of the program and its participants.
- Resilience: Demonstrated personal resilience and the ability to instill resilience in young people facing societal health challenges.
- Team Player: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and volunteers.
- Youth Work: Proven experience in working with youth, including leading youth-led initiatives and campaigns.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding and motivating young people to create positive social change.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with young people, team members, and external stakeholders.
- Mentorship:Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower young change makers and build their resilience.
- Organisational: Exceptional organisational skills for program planning, event coordination, and leadership development activities.
- Availability:Flexibility in working hours, as the role may involve evening and weekend activities.
Driving License:A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to different locations, including schools and partner organiations.
Desirable
- Education:Familiarity with the educational system and experience in curriculum development, especially for primary and secondary schools.
- Advocacy: Proficiency in advocacy and the ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders to drive policy changes.
- Understanding if and commitment to Trauma Informed Practice
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Desirable
- Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Desirable
- Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
