Youth Music Mentor | Evenings & Studio Sessions

Portsmouth City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a part-time youth worker to support sessions for young people aged 11–25, including those with learning difficulties. You will help run music activities, recordings, songwriting and rehearsals at Rant Music Studio and other sites across the city.

You will need NYA Level 2 in Youth Work Principles & Practice or equivalent, excellent communication, and a flexible, patient approach. DBS enhanced checks and safeguarding duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people aged 11–25 years and ability to build relationships in a youth music setting.
• NYA Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles & Practice or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, young people and stakeholders.
• Ability to converse with ease in English, essential for this post.
• Plan group activities onsite and off-site that engage young people and support development.
• Be self-directed, work in a team, model professional practice and engage effectively.
• Recognise issues in young people and provide signposting to other services.
• Make sound decisions to ensure safety and wellbeing of young people, staff, and community.
• Be friendly, approachable, patient and empathetic; anti-discriminatory practice is essential.
• Experience with LDD/SEND and neurodivergent young people is desirable.
• Experience with care-experienced young people and ACEs.
• Be open-minded and non-judgemental; challenge inappropriate behaviour when needed.
• Experience using Logic Pro in a recording capacity and playing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in recording music, songwriting and band sessions.
• Assist with planning and running music sessions and activities.
• Contribute to off-site events and activities around the city as part of the youth club service.

Skills

Youth work experience

Excellent communication

Engagement with young people

Restorative practice

DofE experience

Flexible schedule

Team player

Signposting

Education

NYA Level 2 Award

Youth work qualification

Tools

Logic Pro

Music recording

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a part-time youth worker to support sessions for young people aged 11–25, including those with learning difficulties. You will help run music activities, recordings, songwriting and rehearsals at Rant Music Studio and other sites across the city.

You will need NYA Level 2 in Youth Work Principles & Practice or equivalent, excellent communication, and a flexible, patient approach. DBS enhanced checks and safeguarding duties apply.