Youth Support Tutor

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud to act as a delivery partner for The King's Trust Team Programme.We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Youth Support Tutor to contribute to the delivery and facilitation of this impactful initiative.

This role presents a valuable opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key part in shaping and advancing The King's Trust Team Programme within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The postholder will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of Hertfordshire's most vulnerable young people.

Team is a 12 week programme working with 16-25-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training. It is a varied role where you will support the team leader with the day to day running of the programme. Classroom Delivery, including session planning and 121 support for learners.

Part of the role will be session delivery, supporting young people with work placements, their next steps, a hands-on community project and helping them with personal challenges that they may face. You would also help facilitate a 4 day team building residential activity 3 times a year.

You will be working closely with the team leader to build relationships with external agencies to advertise our programme and directly help with the recruitment of young people to the programme. Ideally you will have experience of working with young people and an understanding of the challenges that they face today, but this is not essential as we will provide training to develop someone who has a 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity for someone to start a career in youth work and there are many opportunities for development and progression within the team and the wider directorate.

Essential:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a Team, particularly in partnership with a Team Leader
• The ability to work on own initiative, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Organisational skills and self-motivation
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Good administrative and record keeping skills
• Ability to identify suitable projects, placements and challenges
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle