Sessional youth worker

Vast Services: Investing in communities; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Ongoing support and supervision

Valuable hands-on youth work experience

Job summary

Vast Services: Investing in communities is seeking Volunteer Sessional Youth Workers to assist with activities for young people aged 7–14 in Bentilee and Weston Heights. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in youth work while helping local young people build confidence and friendships.

Responsibilities include organizing sports, arts, and community events. Candidates should be reliable, friendly, and comfortable engaging with youth. Join us to make a positive difference in your community.

Qualifications

• No previous youth work experience is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support activities for young people aged 7–14.
• Deliver sports, arts, and community events.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Reliable and committed

Friendly and enthusiastic

Positive role model

Comfortable engaging with young people

Teamwork

Job description

Area of interest: Outdoors or Active Roles, Supporting Children & Young People

Number of Volunteers required: 2

Sessional Youth Worker

Transform Communities Staffordshire CIC is looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Sessional Youth Workers to support activities for young people aged 7–14 across Bentilee and Weston Heights. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable youth work experience while helping young people build confidence, make friends, and take part in fun, inclusive activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced staff, you will help deliver a range of activities, including:

• Sports and games
• Arts and crafts
• Food-related activities
• Youth club sessions
• Holiday programmes
• Community events
• Informal mentoring and encouragement

You’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where young people feel valued, supported, and able to participate confidently.

Who We’re Looking For

• Reliable and committed
• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Comfortable engaging with young people
• Positive role models
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Able to work as part of a team

Previous youth work experience is not essential.

Training & Support

• Full training
• Ongoing support and supervisionValuable hands‑on youth work experience
• Enhanced DBS check (where required)

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a positive difference in the lives of local young people
• Develop communication and leadership skills
• Gain experience for future youth work, education, community, or support roles
• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
• Help create safe spaces where young people can learn, grow, and have fun

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of activities that make a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

To register your interest please click here. If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us.