Media - Youth Worker

MEDIA YOUTH WORKER - PART TIME

The Arts offer at WEST is wide ranging and includes visual arts, music, media. As a member of Media Team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and creative programme that will be challenging, stimulating, fun, engaging and developmental. You will be involved in teaching the fundamentals of a single, or range of media activities, enabling young people to explore their creativity and grow their skills.

we are looking for media youth workers to join the arts team, with skills in Photography and mixed media (Photoshop, Canva and video editing). who are also passionate about working with young people.

HOURS: Part time - Part time - Must be available to do Saturday evenings.

BENEFITS: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); workplace pension; free gym access (once WEST has opened); access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Youth workers plan and deliver high quality youth work that supports young people in their personal, social and educational development. The role will require you to assist with either our Juniors (8 yrs-12 yrs) or seniors (13 yrs -19 yrs).

HOURS: Part time - Must be available to do Saturday evenings.

BENEFITS: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); workplace pension; free gym access (once WEST has opened); access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Open 7 days a week including school holidays, WEST Youth Zone’s purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults. Our state-of-the-art building provides young people with a range of activities, giving young people the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers. Facilities include a kick pitch, climbing wall, gym, sports hall and recreation area, and dance, arts, music and media suites. Youth workers play a critical role in WEST’s mission to provide young people with affordable access to fun and inspiring opportunities, all designed to help them lead active, positive lives and raise aspirations.
- To become part of a forward thinking, innovative and motivated team and assist with the delivery of all aspects of the youth zone sessions with young people.
- To work well in a team bringing fresh skills & ideas to the current offer.
- To motivate, encourage and support young people to try activities and participate fully in sessions.
- To become part of sessional staffing requirements for the youth team department.
- To support volunteers on sessions, coaching them to achieve their full potential within their given roles
- To deal with any problems that arise during Youth Zone sessions.
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the young people who attend WEST Youth Zone.
- Understand the needs of WEST Youth Zone and communicate them in a clear, consistent way to the young people, parents and guardians.
- Work within the performance framework of WEST Youth Zone and OnSide.
- Represent WEST Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners.
- To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures and practice (training to be provided).
- To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone.
- To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership.
- To adhere to WEST Youth Zone Youth's mission and deliver high quality youth work that supports young people in their personal, social and educational development.
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity.
- Any other duties that may be required

Qualifications:

- **A relevant qualification in Media**:

- Previous experience working with children or youth is preferred
- Knowledge of special education practices and techniques is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with young people
- Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with diverse populations
- Ability to handle challenging behaviors in a calm and effective manner
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules

We offer competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and a rewarding work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of young people.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.15 per hour

Expected hours: 5.5 - 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Week