Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this report and provided the Area Council with an update on the youth participation support worker post.

It was explained that two part time (18 hours) workers at Grade 4 would be preferable to 1 x Grade 6 post, as this would enable more flexible working.  The postholders would be based  in Wombwell but would spend as much time as possible in the North Area, enhancing  existing links with schools, the voluntary and community sector and ward alliances and also incorporating work with Area Councils and encouraging participation in social action activities. 

The two posts will be advertised on Friday with a two week turnaround.  Members were informed that the current Borough wide offer was very limited due to recent budget cuts and that the North Area would be in an enviable position as they would have dedicated officers on the ground.  Members were asked to identify possible opportunities in their area.  Once the vacancies are filled, Members will be given contact details to help them to  work constructively with young people.  They will be invited to meetings to make links but will not be attending every meeting as it is important that they spend as much time as possible working on the ground.

RESOLVED that Members note the update regarding the proposed recruitment to the post(s) of Young People’s Participation Worker.