Youth Worker

The Phoenix Youth Project; Cleator Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Cleator Moor is seeking a Youth Worker for a 13-hour role at £12.88 per hour. The position involves planning engaging youth sessions and building strong relationships with local young people. Training and development opportunities will be provided. Applicants do not need prior youth work qualifications, as interpersonal skills are prioritized. The role includes evening sessions and occasional weekends, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Contribution to career progression

Qualifications

• No prior youth work qualifications or experience needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging youth work sessions.
• Build relationships and act as a role model.
• Participate in trips and activities during school holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Youth Worker - 13 Hours - Salary: £12.88 per hour (salary will increase in April)

Our charity delivers youth work to hundreds of young people in Cleator Moor and Frizington. You will work out of Frizington Youth Centre on evenings with our lead and senior youth workers. You will help plan and deliver youth work sessions that are fun, developmental and discuss the issues that affect young people’s lives. You will build relationships and be a role model to our young people. During school holidays you will take part in trips, residentials and other fun activities with young people.

Build your CV

This is a unique career opportunity to build your CV and personal skills. We believe that youth work can make a huge difference in the lives of local children and young people. We will offer training and development to our employees and our employees have benefitted from using the experience gained here to continue to move up the career ladder.

When

The role will involve one daytime office shift in our Cleator Moor office, three evening youth work sessions each week in Frizington and very occasional weekends to meet the needs of local young people and our local communities.

The extras

We don't expect you to have youth work qualifications or to have worked with young people before. We are interested in your inter‑personal skills. This post is a regulated activity and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure in the event of being offered this position, costs of which will be paid for by the charity.

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Call our office to discuss the role or arrange an informal chat on 01946 81455.