Youth & Play Lead: Evening & Holiday Programs

Merton Council; Merton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Merton Council in London is seeking two ME8 Youth and Play Leads to join the Youth Service team, based at Phipps Bridge Youth Centre or Pollards Hill Youth Centre.

The role involves leading junior and senior youth sessions, building positive relationships with children and young people, and creating safe, inclusive environments where they can learn and thrive. Flexibility is required with evenings, weekends and holidays, and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and/or young people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engaging junior and senior youth sessions.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support outreach activities, projects, and holiday programmes.
• Help create safe, inclusive environments where learning and growth occur.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Job description

Merton Council in London is seeking two ME8 Youth and Play Leads to join the Youth Service team, based at Phipps Bridge Youth Centre or Pollards Hill Youth Centre.

The role involves leading junior and senior youth sessions, building positive relationships with children and young people, and creating safe, inclusive environments where they can learn and thrive. Flexibility is required with evenings, weekends and holidays, and safeguarding is a priority.