Sessional Youth Workers - Arts & Crafts

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

Job summary

A community youth organization in Barnsley is seeking creative and energetic Sessional Youth Workers to deliver arts and crafts sessions for young people. Ideal candidates will have experience in planning engaging activities, relevant arts qualifications, and knowledge of safeguarding practices. This role offers a supportive environment to inspire creativity among young individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse groups (including SEND).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, safe, and inclusive arts and crafts sessions for young people.
• Plan engaging activities across painting, sculpture, collage, textiles, and crafts.
• Create a welcoming space where young people can express themselves and shape activities.

Skills

Experience delivering arts and crafts sessions with young people

Creativity to plan engaging activities

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Relevant arts qualification

Job description

Sessional Youth Workers - Arts & Crafts

Base71 Youth Zone

Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about inspiring young people? We're looking for Sessional Youth Workers - Arts & Crafts to deliver fun, safe, and inclusive sessions at Base71 Youth Zone. From painting and sculpture to collage, textiles, and crafts, you'll run activities that encourage young people to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and build confidence. Whether through one-off projects or our ongoing arts programme, you'll create a welcoming space where young people can express themselves and shape the activities on offer.

You'll need experience delivering arts and crafts sessions with young people, along with the creativity to plan engaging activities. A relevant arts qualification, experience working with diverse groups (including SEND), and knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion are also essential. Above all, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for inspiring creativity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, safe, and inclusive arts and crafts sessions for young people.
• Plan engaging activities across painting, sculpture, collage, textiles, and crafts.
• Create a welcoming space where young people can express themselves and shape activities.

Requirements

• Experience delivering arts and crafts sessions with young people.
• Creativity to plan engaging activities.
• Relevant arts qualification.
• Experience working with diverse groups (including SEND).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for inspiring creativity.

Details

• Location: Barnsley
• Salary: £12.21
• Type of Contract: Hours 4.5 to 24.5
• Benefits:
• Closing Date: 02-10-2025
• How to Apply: Please access website to apply via application

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