Youth Leader
LMK (Let Me Know) Youth Leader (Freelance Educator / Youth Worker)
- Across london boroughs
- Sessional
- £200 per workshop
- Available for a minimum of one delivery per month, pending workshop demands
About LMK
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught
so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity on a mission
to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy
and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in
relationships.
Using film and guided discussions, our workshop leaders support
children and young people in honest conversations about relationships
and leave them better equipped to spot the early warning signs of abuse
and inspire them to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships. We explore
the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include
practical lessons young people want to learn about (like consent) and
practice scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental
environment.
LMK is a learning organisation and prides itself in supporting
leaders to develop their skills. We offer training and Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, as well as peer-to-peer
learning and reflective practice sessions.
Job Description
LMK is looking for passionate and organised educators (LMK Leaders)
to run community workshops, aimed at young people aged between 11 and
24. Through engaging, relatable, workshops you will help young people
identify signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours, provide
strategies for them to recognise the early warning signs of abuse and
give them tools to keep themselves and their friends safe.
The minimum hours required per workshop is 3 hrs. This includes
arriving 30 minutes before delivery, 1.5 to 2 hrs delivery and then
remaining back 10 minutes and being accessible to young people who would
like further information or a one-to-one conversation, surrounding the
subject of relationships.
There is also 30 minutes admin, which is usually completed off-site, such as inputting student surveys and a Leader survey.
Responsibilities
Always adhere to LMK and partner safeguarding practices and procedures.
Respond to comms (emails/WhatsApp) sent out by LMK core team members,
in a timely manner, to support planning and organising of sessions.
Meet with co-facilitators to carry out pre-session planning, minimum two working days before delivery.
Plan and deliver interactive LMK workshops in educational, sports and
community settings in line with LMK delivery style and ethos.
Use your experience and knowledge of the issues affecting young people to tailor the workshops accordingly.
Ensure all youth participants and the adults in school/community
organisations who attend a LMK workshop complete the post session
feedback surveys.
Complete reflective post session Leader surveys to support practice and programme development, after each workshop.
Debrief with LMK’s Programme Manager and provide ongoing feedback
about your sessions, through LMK’s reflective practice processes.
Undertake relevant training associated with LMK’s work including but
not restricted to child protection, safeguarding, violence against women
and girls (VAWG).
Continue to learn about and develop your skills on the issues
affecting young people’s relationships including domestic violence,
abuse, adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed practice, gang
culture and grooming, mental health, sexual exploitation, consent,
sharing of nudes /sexting, bullying in person and online, tech and
online safety, pornography.
Provide feedback and co-design training and educational resources on
issues affecting young people and their relationships, including
opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise at peer-to-peer
learning sessions.
Attend termly virtual Leader huddles to remain connected to peers and organisational values, mission, and purpose.
Contribute towards and keep up to date with LMK internal/external
communications platforms, such as LMK Newsletters and social media.
Engage with LMK’s Youth Advisory Board Members, if and when invited to do so.
Lead by example and promote healthy relationship behaviours in your
own lives/communities and within LMK (team player; acknowledging and
working with diversity; being receptive to new ideas and developmental
feedback, etc)
Use your own networks to recruit new schools and youth groups into the programme.
Drive forward our evaluation programme - collecting data, as well as providing on-going feedback to LMK.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Extensive experience of teaching or working with young people (9 to 24 yrs old) in an educational, sports or community setting.
Minimum 2 years’ experience co-designing, delivering and evaluating
group sessions, consisting of minimum, of 12 and maximum of 30
participants.
Experience or co-designing session plans and co-facilitating with others; able to collaborate equally with others.
A strong commitment to young people and knowledge and understanding of issues affecting their relationships.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to
create a safe and non-judgmental space, that allows young people to
speak freely about their relationships and experience.
Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to deliver sensitive
information whilst treating young people’s concerns with respect.
Capable of maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers, and professionals.
Able to adapt and be flexible in workshops to get the best engagement from a range of participants.
Skilled at facilitating virtual workshops and working with a selection of online portals.
Requirements
Entitled to work in the UK.
Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let us undertake a check on your behalf.
Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area.
Flexibility to work non-traditional, after-school and occasional weekend / holiday hours.
Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,
confidentiality, data protection and reporting concerns to an
appropriate person.
LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our
colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We
understand that our people have commitments and personal interests
outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in
which people can perform at their best.
LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is
committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race,
ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality, or any other
protected characteristic.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process
and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you
need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment
process because of a disability or long-term health condition.
To apply for this position, please forward the attached application form to Clare at info@justletmeknow.org. Deadline for application – May 7th 2024
