Youth Worker

One YMCA; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading youth organization in England is looking for someone passionate about youth work to support planning and delivery of activities for young people aged 9-18. This part-time role (10 hours/week) involves building positive relationships, delivering engaging sessions, and maintaining attendance records. Ideal for those eager to make a difference while developing their skills in a supportive environment. Training and ongoing support included.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures.
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth work activities.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and outcomes.

Skills

Engaging with young people

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Confident in group settings

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Youth Development Worker, you will support the planning and delivery of a range of youth work activities. This is a hands-on role working directly with young people, helping to create welcoming, fun and meaningful sessions that reflect the YMCA Youth Work Strategy and Principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work activities for young people aged 9-18
• Deliver a range of youth work activities, including centre-based sessions, outreach, school-linked programmes, mentoring and digital engagement
• Build positive, trusted relationships with young people, offering encouragement, guidance and support
• Assist with projects and new youth club development in Bedford town centre
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement and outcomes to support monitoring and reporting
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and positive behaviour in all aspects of delivery, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Can you inspire, energise and motivate young people aged 9-18? Do you want to make a genuine difference while being part of a supportive, values-driven team? This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about youth work who wants to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Training and ongoing support will be provided. You don't need to be fully qualified - what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to young people.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Confident engaging with young people in group settings
• Willing to learn and develop your youth work skills
• Able to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedures
• Experience working with young people (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential.

Hours and Contract

• Part-time role
• 10 hours per week, paid on a monthly salaried basis
• Working pattern includes evenings and weekends, with most sessions taking place after school