Youth Leader

Sja's West; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community service and youth development. As a Youth Leader, you'll play a vital role in guiding young people through engaging programs that foster confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience in youth work and volunteering. You'll be part of a passionate team, delivering essential services that contribute to the well-being of your community. If you're looking to inspire and empower the next generation, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or volunteering is preferred.
• Must be able to support and supervise other volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Organising weekly programmes for young people in Badger Setts and Cadet Units.
• Supporting the development of young people's skills and confidence.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidence Building

Self-discipline

Education

Youth Work Training

Safeguarding Training

Job description

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs!

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

Pursuing the role

Interviews will take place throughout the recruitment period. Open days to find out more about the role will take place in Portsmouth on 8 February and Gosport on 9 February.

Welcome and Induction activities will be planned with the nominated youth leader and will be discussed at interview.

There will be Mandatory e-learning relating to volunteering in St John Ambulance, plus additional training in Youth Work and Safeguarding.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for the role at these dates:

1. Welcome Event (Induction) - 01/03/2025
2. Selection and interview of candidates - 15/02/2025

Closing date for these opportunities is: 28/02/2025

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our hiring manager, Wendy Mcormick, via emailing: [e-mail]