Birmingham LGBT is recruiting a youth worker to work with young trans, non-binary and gender- questioning people in a way that prioritises their safety and personal development. The worker will lead the weekly Emerge Youth Group meetings on Saturdays, and will also offer one-to-one support as required. The worker will organise a programme of activities for the group, and will provide support and information to its members.
The successful applicant will join a motivated and enthusiastic team based at the Birmingham LGBT Centre in central Birmingham.
Terms:
Salary: £24,913 (approx. 50% pro rata) for 18.5 hours per week (to include Saturdays), with up
to 5% matched pension contributions.
Paid annual leave: 25 days (pro-rata, approx. 50%)
Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.
You can download an application pack here Emerge Trans Youth Worker 18.5h Application Pack
or request one by emailing recruitment@blgbt.org
The closing date for applications is 9am on 8 September 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview shortly after the closing date.
For more details or an informal chat about this vacancy, please call 0121 643 0821 and leave your contact details for Matt Lopez to contact you.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria |
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| 1. | Relevant experience in youth work provision and delivery in LGBT voluntary sector and/or mainstream services |
| 2. | Significant experience of facilitating groups of young people (through work experience and/or education) |
| 3. | Experience working in a team and effectively managing relationships, teamwork, shared responsibility, conflict, and other team issues |
| 4. | An understanding of the issues facing young trans people |
| 5. | In-depth experience of working with vulnerable young people |
| 6. | An awareness of current legislation and safeguarding procedures relating to children and young people |
| 7. | Clear understanding of the nature of confidentiality and boundary issues and the need for strict adherence to our confidentiality policy |
| 8. | Good verbal and written communication skills |
| 9. | Ability to demonstrate strict adherence to organisational policies and procedures, |
| 10. | Current understanding of the relevant legislation relating to young people |
| 11. | Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. |
| 12. | Strong IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, email, internet, calendar management, Excel, social media and other digital platforms. |
| 13. | Ability to use monitoring and evaluation systems effectively |
| 14. | Highly organized and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise varied workload |
| 15. | Ability to work alone as well as being part of a small team |
| 16. | Good interpersonal and communication skills relevant to a variety of audiences and stakeholders including a person-centered approach to working with LGBT communities |
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Desirable Criteria |
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| 17. | Experience of working within a trans youth group setting specifically |
| 18. | Qualification in youth and community work, Social work or other relevant field 18. |
| 19. | Experience of supporting a small team of workers and volunteers |
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