Sessional Youth Worker - Health & Wellbeing

BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community youth organization in Barnsley is seeking a Sessional Youth Worker to coach and teach health and wellbeing skills to young people. This role involves planning engaging activities, serving as a role model, and fostering inclusivity. Ideal candidates will have experience working with youth, especially those aged 8 to 19, and a passion for health and beauty projects. Join us to help transform lives and enhance youth offerings in Barnsley.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to shape the program

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching skills in health and beauty, and delivering health and wellbeing projects.
• Experience in working with young people including young women and LGBTQ+ Young People.
• Ability to deliver high quality climbing programme with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a high-quality programme of activity that responds to diverse needs.
• Be a role model to young people, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Encourage attendance and participation in activities.

Skills

Experience in teaching skills in health and beauty

Experience working with young people aged 8 to 19

Ability to deliver high quality climbing programme

Job description

Opening in early 2026, Base71 Youth Zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment.
Base71 is part of the national OnSide network, which empowers young people across the UK through world-class youth work and inclusive opportunities.
The Opportunity
As a Sessional Youth Worker in Health & Wellbeing, you will play a vital part in the coaching and teaching of different health and wellbeing skills to young people. You will work with all youth workers and young people to provide a wide range of opportunities from informal education sessions, wellness projects, advice and support and the more traditional health and beauty pastimes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver a high-quality programme of activity that is exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly responds to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of members.
• Be a role model to young people, fostering an environment where they feel confident and welcome.
• Encourage attendance and participation in activities, particularly by young people who do not usually participate in art.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate with:
• Experience of teaching skills in health and beauty, and delivering health and wellbeing projects
• Experience in working with young people aged 8 to 19, or 25 with additional needs including young women and LGBTQ+ Young People
• Ability to deliver high quality climbing programme with children and young people
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a ground-breaking organisation that’s redefining youth work in South Yorkshire. We offer:
• A chance to shape the creative programme of a brand-new Youth Zone from the ground up
• A supportive, energetic team culture built around inclusion and creativity
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and leadership
• Real, daily opportunities to empower young people and celebrate their talents
Application Process:
Please note that in line with our Safeguarding Policy, you must be age 21 or over to work in our Senior, Project and Inclusion sessions and 18+ to work on our Junior Sessions.
Please complete the application form and save the application as YOUR FULL NAME and submit your completed application by email to:
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