Sessional Youth Worker

BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth-focused organization in Barnsley is seeking Sessional Youth Workers for engaging cooking sessions aimed at young people aged 8-19. Candidates should have a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification and experience working with youth, bringing creativity and energy to the role. Responsibilities include teaching essential cooking skills, food hygiene, and encouraging healthier food choices in an inclusive environment. Training will be provided on safeguarding and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering cooking sessions to young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety regulations.
• Patience and energy to support young people's growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on cooking sessions focusing on essential skills.
• Teach kitchen safety, food hygiene, and budgeting.
• Inspire healthier choices and encourage creativity in cooking.

Skills

Creativity

Confidence

Experience with young people

Ability to plan engaging activities

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

About Barnsley Youth Zone

Barnsley Youth Zone is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about the importance of giving young people high quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, the Youth Zone’s purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults. The state of the art £10 million building provides young people with facilities that are second to none delivering over twenty sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. Offering young people the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers.

Position

We’re looking for Sessional Youth Workers – Training Kitchen to deliver fun, hands‑on cooking sessions where young people can learn essential skills – from preparing simple meals to creating dishes that celebrate different cultures. You’ll teach kitchen safety, food hygiene, and budgeting while inspiring healthier choices, building confidence, and encouraging young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 with SEND) to explore food in a creative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications and Skills

You’ll need a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification and experience working with young people, ideally through delivering cooking sessions. Just as important, you’ll bring creativity, confidence, and the ability to plan fun, engaging activities, along with the patience and energy to support young people as they grow. Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusion is also essential, with training provided.

Available Shifts

• Monday: 15:45 – 20:15 (Must be over 18)
• Tuesday: 15:45 – 21:15 (Must be over 21)
• Wednesday: 18:45 – 21:15 (Must be over 21)
• Thursday: 15:45 – 20:15 (Must be over 18)
• Friday: 15:45 – 21:15 (Must be over 21)
• Saturday: 09:15 – 14:15 (Must be over 18)
• Saturday: 14:45 – 20:15 (Must be over 21)
• Sunday: 09:15 – 14:15 (Must be over 21)