Youth Worker - Y Bus

YMCA East Surrey; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a Youth Worker to engage with children and young people through planned sessions on a mobile youth bus across East Surrey. This role requires experience in youth work, a UK driving licence, and a passion for helping young people. The position offers flexible working hours, is part-time with 6-9 hours per week, and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Discounted childcare for permanent employees

Gym membership and free access to leisure facilities

Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

On site parking

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 21.
• Experience in detached and/or centre-based youth work.
• Passion for working in a charity and helping children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate youth sessions on the Y Bus.
• Oversee part-time staff and volunteers.
• Engage with young people aged 10 to 18 in development programs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary.
• Maintain the Y bus and ensure its readiness.

Skills

Experience in leading youth work sessions

UK driving licence

Engagement with children and young people

Job description

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker to drive our Y Bus. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with children and young people. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading youthwork sessions, either centre-based and / or detached.

You must have a UK driving licence and be over the age of 21.

As a Youth Worker you will plan, deliver and evaluate detached youth sessions on our Y bus and youth club activities for young people. Actively engaging with young people in informal learning opportunities that promote their physical, mental, social and emotional development.

Working Hours: 6-9 hours per week (2 or 3 youth sessions per week which can be delivered between the hours of 14 : 30-17 : 30, or 18 : 00-21 : 00). Term time only.

Location: The base would be Horley Young People and family centre with sessions being run across East Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, deliver and evaluate YMCA East Surrey Youth Work offer including detached and centre-based youth work.
• To oversee part time staff and volunteers, providing professional support and guidance.
• To actively engage with young people aged 10 to 18 in a wide range of youth work programmes that promote personal and social development
• To deliver information, advice, and guidance to young people referring to specialist agencies where appropriate
• To meet with young people and set an action plan to assist with their social and personal development.
• To record and collect data with various tools such as Outcome Star and to use this to evaluate the effectiveness of youth work programmes
• Attend staff meetings, training and staff development events, as appropriate, to ensure continuous professional competence and development commensurate with the role
• Involve young people in co-production of all the youth work undertaken
• Ensure that staff understand and operate in accordance with YMCA East Surrey policies and procedures for health and safety, risk assessment and safeguarding children and young people to provide a safe working environment
• Contribute to the development and production of Children and Young People policies and procedures to ensure they are appropriate to the needs and wellbeing of young people
• Liaise with local partners and stakeholders in schools, the voluntary and statutory sectors to enhance the coherence, range, reach and quality of services for young people
• To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional / personal safety for all children and young people attending. This includes completing appropriate records of any accidents, injuries or incidents that may occur, and any medication administered using My Concern safeguarding software
• Where necessary to administer First Aid for young people who have had an accident
• To keep the Y bus in an orderly manner including conducting checks, refuelling and making sure the Y bus is safe and ready for delivering sessions.
• To work with the rest of the YMCAES Children and Young People’s team to help ensure attendance figures reach agreed targets in line with budgets.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Coordinator / Manager.
• We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

Pay

£14.33 per hour for qualified youth workers (plus rolled up annual leave)

£12.60 per hour for unqualified youth workers (plus rolled up annual leave)

Benefits

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

To Apply

Please scroll down the page to the application form, if you have any questions about the job please contact Fiona Oldam on 07702 903766.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace. We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility: if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.