Youth Diversion Project Leader
Essential Skills and Experience
The successful applicants will have the following requirements;
- A professionally endorsed degree in Youth Work or other relevant subject i.e. Social Work, Social Care, Social Studies, Justice
- 5 years of experience working with young people with fewer opportunities in a youth work setting
- Experience of managing and supervising staff and/or a Level 6 or higher qualification in Project Management / Leadership
- Experience of carrying out the role of ‘Mandated Person’ in a Youth Work environment.
- Experience managing a budget
- Exposure to and understanding of youth diversion work, as well as experience working with young people from residential services and minority ethnic groups
