Janice Elaine Walker

My roles and responsibilities included, delivering support and supervision sessions as well as Appraisals for staff members. Attending meeting within the Newcastle area relating to service delivery of Streetwise and other youth organisations, to look at gaps in provision for young people and looking at filling those gaps.

I am responsible for the educational, personal social development of young people we meet. I provide, in partnership with staff members a friendly environment and a programme of educational opportunities, with ad for participants, which would facilitate the implementation of the Governments ' Every Child count's legislation and in turn complements Streetwise Yong peoples project policy. I develop relationships built on mutual trust and respect, with participants, staff and members of the community in the area where I work.

I am responsive to young people's needs and act upon their needs. As a member of a staff team, we deliver planning sessions with young people for evening sessions to be delivered. These planning sessions cover activities, meal planning and budgeting.

I delivered detached youth work sessions in the Bensham and Saltwell area of the city. I was responsible for the personal and social development of young people of the area.

As well as detached youth work, I was responsible for delivering support and supervision of staff members.

• Built strong relationships with young people by providing emotional support and guidance.
• Encouraged creativity and self-expression with art and music therapy sessions.
• Delivered educational workshops, improved understanding of societal issues.
• As part of a team, I was responsible for the delivery of an alternative curriculum program for young people that found mainstream education a struggle, for whatever reason. Workers and I were successful in helping young people gain Nationally recognised qualifications through the ASDAN programme.

• Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress and targets.
• Maintained clean, organised workspace to facilitate efficiency.
• Conducted regular equipment inspections for optimal performance.
• Performed regular maintenance routines, extending equipment lifespan.
• Fostered positive relationships with clients through professional interactions.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
• I was responsible for the organising the delivery of adult further education classes. Attending meetings relation to these classes and looking at funding for their delivery.
• I also delivered support and supervision to staff members, as well as delivering a youth session for young women from diverse backgrounds.

• Provided vocational guidance for career planning and future prospects.
• Advocated rights of children; educated them about their legal protections.
• Counselled troubled teens using empathy and active listening skills.
• Delivered educational workshops, improved understanding of societal issues.