Youth Worker

Job Overview

Clevedon YMCA is seeking a part time youth worker to start in early 2026. The position will be 4 – 12 hours depending on skills and qualification and whether the successful applicant would like to work term time only or all year round.

We need someone who cares about the future of young people in Clevedon, who understands the needs and concerns of young people, who can be empathetic and is able to uphold Clevedon YMCA's commitment to equality and diversity and work with a wide range of people.

The worker will cover two sessions of our After School Cafe during term time. If the worker has prior experience / qualification of providing one to one support to young people they will be to join our small mentoring team to help young people with additional support. If you are interested in working for us but do not have any mentoring experience, then we'd still like to hear from you so please still apply.

Rate of pay: £13.89 per hour, paid holidays pro rata, access to pension scheme.

For an application form and further information please contact or ring to discuss the position.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 22 DECEMBER 12noon.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Youth Worker

Summary

• Motivate, support, engage and empower young people to aspire and achieve.
• You will help develop a stimulating and engaging programme of activities for young people aged 11-19 at our youth centre & in the community.
• Under the supervision of the Youth Worker Co-ordinator, develop and deliver a programme of youth work in accordance with the aims and purposes of Clevedon YMCA.
• To engage and work with young people offering support and guidance in order to promote a positive transition from childhood into adulthood through high quality, professional delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the youth work programme for Clevedon YMCA including establishing appropriate relationships with young people. Involving them in social education and developing and implementing services relevant to their needs.

• To work within and promote the policies and procedures of Clevedon YMCA and support the Christian Ethos.

• To use good interpersonal skills and professional knowledge to support young people appropriately whilst at the YMCA. To encourage young people to develop a positive attitude themselves, others and their environment.

• All staff are responsible for reporting any concern, situation or event that would have an impact on Clevedon YMCA

• To adhere to all policies and procedures of Clevedon YMCA, especially our Safeguarding policy.

• To research and organise away days and short trips for young people attending Clevedon YMCA.

• To keep accurate and contemporaneous records and notes in line with the organisation's policies.

• To attend and take part in meetings and training opportunities as required.

• Continue professional growth and development through conferences, reading and exchange of ideas with others

• To organise joint activities between Clevedon YMCA and the wider community

• Be able to respond to changing needs throughout the weekly/ monthly schedule.

• To complete any other task deemed acceptable by Clevedon YMCA Youth Work Co-ordinator and Centre Manager within existing job role.

• To use the resources available wisely, to look for ways to work in a more environmentally friendly manner while continuing to provide high quality youth work.

Requirement

Essential

Desirable

KNOWLEDGE

Youth work qualification or equivalent

X

Ability to use public transport with young people

X

Knowledge of working with children and young people

X

Health and safety and safeguarding issues

X

Sound knowledge of issues facing young people today

X

First Aid qualification

X

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team

X

Good organisational skills

X

Excellent communication skills both written and oral to establish and maintain good working relationships

X

Ability to understand and act in sympathy with the Christian foundations of Clevedon YMCA.

X

Ability to plan and implement exciting and imaginative youth work activities

X

Be able to recruit and support new young people into the youth programme

X

Any other skills that may assist with the youth programme (e.g. art, music, crafts, sports)

X

EXPERIENCE

Working with young people in a youth work or similar setting

X

Working with volunteers to assist with activities or sessions

X

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Punctual and committed to work. Enthusiastic and self-motivated

X

Empathy with young people

X

Able to maintain confidentiality in line with legal requirements

X

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.89 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

Work Location: In person