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Youth and community workers

UNISON represents more than 15,000 members in youth and community work. We know that youth and community services offer a vital way for young people to grow and tackle the challenges of approaching adulthood. They also form an essential part of local council's strategies for tackling poverty, inequality and the causes of crime.

Youth and Community Workers’ JNC Pay Claim for 2010/11

We are outlining suggested options for the JNC pay claim for 2010, as proposed by UNISON's National Youth and Community Workers' Committee.

Joint National Council (JNC) for Youth and Community Workers 2009 Pay Offer Accepted

The Trade Union Side of the JNC has accepted the Employers' pay offer 2009. Circular LG/9/2010 outlines the result of the consultation process and, attached to the circular, are the new salary figures.

JNC Youth and Community Workers' Final Pay Offer 2009

Circular LG.68/2009 gives details of a final pay offer for youth and community workers employed on JNC conditions. It asks branches to consult youth and community members and respond to the Local Government Service Group by 5.00 pm on Monday 14 December 2009.

Independent Safeguarding Authority Update

The new ISA Vetting and Barring Scheme launches on 12 October 2009 and will be fully operational from July 2010.

Youth and Community Workers' JNC TOIL AGREEMENT

The Employers and the Trade Unions on the JNC have reached agreement on Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), Flexible Working and Compensation Arrangements for Youth and Community Workers.

Youth and Community Workers' JNC Staff Side Pay Claim for 2009

Circular LG/47/2009 gives details of the 2009 pay claim submitted by the Staff Side at the JNC meeting held on 23 June 2009.

Youth and Community Workers' JNC - Guidance

JESC Circular 166 gives guidance on Linking Skills, Competencies and Qualifications within the JNC Framework.

Youth and Community Workers - Key Worker Status

Circular LG/45.2009 encloses a response from the Communities and Local Government in respect of the TU Side's request for information on key worker status for youth workers.

Youth and Community Workers' JNC Pay Claim - 2009/10

Circular LG/30/2009 outlines suggested options for the JNC Pay Claim for 2009/10, as proposed by UNISON's National Youth and Community Committee.

Youth and Community Workers' Joint National Council (JNC) - 2008 Revised Pay Offer Accepted

In the branch consultation exercise, UNISON members voted overwhelmingly to accept the improved offer, which was reported to the JNC Staff Side.All constituent unions on the Staff Side have now voted to accept the improved offer and the employers have been notified accordingly.

2008 JNC Pay Claim for Youth and Community Workers - Update

Circular LG/17/2008 issued today advises branches of a new offer on youth and community workers' pay, made by the Employers to settle the 2008 JNC Pay Claim.

JNC Pay 2008

At the JNC meeting held on 11 March, the Employers refused to make any improvement on their original offer of 2.45% on JNC pay.

Children’s Workforce Development Council

The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) exists to improve the lives of children, young people, their families and carers by ensuring that all people working with them have the best possible training and advice.

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• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The UNISON national secretary for local government is Heather Wakefield.
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The national officer responsible for youth and community workers at UNISON head office is Gill Archer.
• To join our national mailing network of youth and community workers email the assistant national officer, Marian Boston: m.boston@unison.co.uk


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