Youth Worker- Airplay

One YMCA Group; Arlesey; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Supportive team environment

Training & development

Job summary

One YMCA Group is seeking a casual Youth Worker to join the Airplay team at RAF Henlow in the United Kingdom. You will help run engaging, supportive sessions for children and young people aged 5–18, both in-centre and in outreach settings.

The role is part-time (6 hours per week) with evenings and weekend flexibility, full training provided, and a friendly, inclusive team environment. DBS checks may be required and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a mix of centre-based and outreach youth work in line with Airplay framework.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Support holiday programmes and plan sessions with the team.

Skills

Youth work

Safeguarding

Job description

Can you inspire, energise and connect with young people aged 5–18?

Do you love creating fun, safe spaces where children and young people can be themselves, try new things and build confidence?

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference - while being part of a friendly, supportive team?

Airplay is the RAF Benevolent Fund’s (RAFBF) flagship youth support programme. Delivered by YMCA at 23 RAF stations across the UK, Airplay clubs offer exciting activities, creative sessions and opportunities for children and young people aged 5 to 18 - helping them grow, have fun and feel supported.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, positive casual staff to join our Airplay team at RAF Henlow and help create welcoming, energetic sessions that young people love coming back to.

About the Role:

• Reporting to the Lead Youth Worker, you will help deliver a combination of centre-based and outreach youth work in line with the Airplay Theory of Change and the YMCA Youth Work Strategy.
• Full training will be provided.
• School holidays: Hours may vary to support holiday programmes and will be planned in advance with the team. Some flexibility is required.

What We Offer:

• A part-time role of 6 hours per week with opportunities for overtime
• A supportive, inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

What We’re Looking For?

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

As some roles involve working with vulnerable people, a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying.

One YMCA is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application.

We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce with a wide range of skills, experiences, and abilities.