Esteem Project Support Worker

Achieving for Children

  • Windsor, Berkshire Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • £23,706 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 21 days ago
Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .Esteem Project Support WorkerWe are looking for an Esteem Project Support Worker to join our Early Help Service's Family Hub. This new service brings together a range of support for vulnerable children, young people, and families. Your role will be central to the Esteem Project, which is dedicated to delivering youth-centred activities that build confidence and social skills in young people aged 8-18.Please note salary advertised in full-time equivalent and will be pro rata.Operational areaWindsor and MaidenheadPrimary place of workWindsor Youth Centre, SL4 3HDAppointment typePermanentBusiness areaEarly HelpFull time/Part timePart-timeSalary from£23,706 (G3.24)Salary to£25,558 (G3.28)Hours5 hours per role (4 roles needed)Estimated Interview date/sTBCClosing Date31/08/2025Job Reference2093Documents(PDF, 382.75kb)About the roleWe are looking for positive, enthusiastic people with a strong passion for supporting the self-esteem and social skill development of young people, along with an ability to engage with this age group. The sessional post holders will be encouraged to utilise their own sporting, artistic, culinary, or musical talents to engage positively and effectively with young people.The Esteem sessions run Tuesday at Windsor Family Hub and Wednesdays at Riverside Family Hub, Maidenhead between 4.30pm - 8.00pm. The sessions are split into 2 age groups with 8-13yrs session first followed by a 13-18yrs session. The total working hours would be 4pm - 9pm each evening.We would consider applicants who are able to commit to one evening a week (Tuesdays or Wednesdays) and those who could commit to both evenings.As the Esteem Project Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
  • Planning and delivering a range of engaging youth-centred activities, including one-on-one sessions, group programs, and holiday activities.
  • Working collaboratively within a supportive team to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for young people with low self-esteem, including those who may be neurodiverse.
  • Fostering opportunities for young people to build friendships, enhance confidence, and promote overall well-being.
  • Utilising your own personal talents, such as in sports, arts, or music, to positively engage with young people.
  • Contributing to the service during weekday evenings.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact hiring manager Danny Gomm onAbout youThe ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting young people and helping them to thrive. You will have:
  • Experience working directly with young people aged 8-18.
  • A relevant Youth Work qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) or significant experience in the field.
  • An awareness and understanding of autism and anxiety in young people.
  • The ability to develop positive relationships, keep confidential records, and work as part of a flexible, supportive team.
  • A highly motivated and responsible approach with excellent communication skills.
  • A strong passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission, and values.
About our benefitsWe are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey,Important InformationStart dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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