Youth Workers - Part Time or Relief

YMCA Brunel Group; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 1,500 - 2,100; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Brunel Group is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to provide a safe, welcoming environment for young people aged 11-19 across Yeovil, Glastonbury, Street and Coleford projects.

You will design, deliver and evaluate informal learning opportunities, support personal and social development, and work with partners to extend services. 3 hours per week during term time, fixed-term until 31 March 2027, closing date 9 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents is essential.
• Strong mentoring skills to inspire and motivate young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Genuine interest in youth work and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• To provide a safe welcoming environment for young people young carers, staff, agencies and visitors.
• Deliver an effective service provision to all young people who access the project.
• Promote and develop relationships and work cooperatively with agencies, services and other professionals to enhance the services to young people.
• Promote the youth club and its activities to other agencies and the public.
• Deliver the youth club during opening times.
• The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with this level of post.
• Promote the youth club to young people in the area to encourage participation.
• Help young people’s personal and social development through a range of formal and informal activities.
• Encourage young people to participate in the youth club sessions and be involved in the development of the youth club.
• Ensure young people are aware of the positive activities, opportunities and support available to them within the wider community.
• To encourage membership of the Youth Steering Group.
• Assist the Youth Worker in Charge in the collection of subs and completion of nightly cash reconciliation sheets.

Skills

Youth work experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

To provide a safe welcoming fun environment for young people aged 11-19 accessing YMCA Youth Clubs, to design, deliver and evaluate a range of informal learning opportunities.

Locations: Yeovil, Glastonbury, Street, Coleford projects

Hours: 3hrs a week (Part-Time, Term Time Only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

If you are passionate about supporting youth development and have the necessary experience, we encourage you to apply for one of these rewarding position as a Youth Worker.
These roles are part-time and offer an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those you support while working within a rewarding environment that values compassion and professionalism.

Duties

• To provide a safe welcoming environment for young people young carers, staff, agencies and visitors.
• Deliver an effective service provision to all young people who access the project.
• Promote and develop relationships and work cooperatively with agencies, services and other professionals to enhance the services to young people.
• Promote the youth club and its activities to other agencies and the public.
• Deliver the youth club during opening times.
• The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with this level of post.
• Promote the youth club to young people in the area to encourage participation.
• Help young people’s personal and social development through a range of formal and informal activities.
• Encourage young people to participate in the youth club sessions and be involved in the development of the youth club.
• Ensure young people are aware of the positive activities, opportunities and support available to them within the wider community.
• To encourage membership of the Youth Steering Group.
• Assist the Youth Worker in Charge in the collection of subs and completion of nightly cash reconciliation sheets.

Experience

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents is essential. A background in special education or related fields is highly desirable.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with youth and their families.
• A genuine interest in youth work and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.