Your new role
Southend City Council’s Targeted Youth Support Service have some exciting new opportunities to join the team at Shoebury Youth & Community Centre as a permanent part-time Positive Activities Worker.
The team are expanding the physical activities that they offer young people and are particularly keen to hear from individuals with climbing qualifications as they want to deliver engaging and inclusive sessions that promote health, confidence, and wellbeing.

The salary for this position is pro rata’d to the 10hrs per week.
Please only apply if you are able to accommodate 3 evenings per week (specific days to be agreed)

What you’ll need to succeed
To be shortlisted for this position, you MUST have a level 3 Climbing Wall Instructor certificate or level 3 Rock Climbing Instructor certificate.
You will need to have experience of working with children and young people, be flexible, compassionate, calm, understanding, fun, able to manage difficult situations and be a good listener.
The salary for this position is pro rata’d to the 10hrs per week.
Please only apply if you are able to accommodate 3 evenings per week (specific days to be agreed).
What you’ll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
*** Please note that salaries and holiday entitlement will be pro rata’d in line with the advertised hours for this position.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.


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