Children, Young People and Families Worker
Job Vacancy - Fixed term contract until end March 2017 (potential to extend dependent on continued funding)
Hours - 28 hours per week
Salary - NJC scales SCP 26 – 31
Current salary band - £22,937 to £27,123 (£18,350 - £21,698 pro rata)
Based in Manchester
We’re looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Children, Young People and Families Worker. You will be working directly with children and young people living with HIV and undertaking work with their families where appropriate.
As well as having a detailed and up to date knowledge about HIV, you will have experience of working directly with children and young people and of organising either peer support groups or group activities. You will have strong and proven advocacy skills and a commitment to ensuring excellent life outcomes for children and young people living with HIV.
A level 3 NVQ qualification – or equivalent - in a children and young people related topic is essential for this post.
This post has been readvertised with an extended deadline for applications.
If you think you have the skills and experience to join us, you will find a job application form and a job pack here:
or call Ian Farrell on : 0161 274 4499 or email: ian@ght.org.uk to request a hard copy of the pack by post.
The closing date for applications for this post is 9am on Monday 27th June 2016.
The successful job applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
George House Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applications from groups which reflect George House Trusts’ service user groups – HIV positive people (and other disabled people), gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, people from black and minority ethnic groups, and people from refugee communities.
George House Trust's vision is for all people living in the North West of England to live happy and healthy lives and be free from stigma and discrimination; for all people to know their HIV status and to be HIV aware.