Job Description
Youth Worker
Job Description
Responsible to: Youth Worker
Responsible for: NA
Hours of Work: Flexibile hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and public holidays.
Work Location: YMCA Hayes, Ventura Youth Work, RAF Northolt and may need to attend other YMCA St Paul's Group locations
Job Purpose
To support the running of youth activities and other centre duties. This will include engaging with the young people supporting preparation and running of activities and sessions including Football, Boxing and Youth Clubs.
Organisation Context
YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is the largest YMCA in Europe and a leading provider of supported housing in London and beyond, providing a safe place to stay to about 1,200 young and vulnerable people each night.
- We provide housing and support to those in need of a place to call home and support them with services that empower them to build a positive future.
- We support children, young people and families to be safe, healthy, connected and confident.
- We bring people together by encouraging them to be healthy, physically and mentally.
- We help nurture an environment where people of all faiths and none have the opportunity to understand and express the love of God.
- We empower our residents, staff and users by providing them with excellent service and welcoming properties where they can thrive.
- We enable the Charity to respond to the future with an equipped and empowered workforce that is flexible and agile.
- The vision of YMCA St Paul’s group is to empower young people by providing the resources and support so they can thrive. We wish to create inclusive, active and healthy communities where everyone can flourish.
Our approach is informed by our Christian faith and we work with fellow community collaborators to see this vision realised. Our core values underpin the way that we deliver our work and our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our staff, residents and customers feel a sense of belonging and are able to be their authentic selves.
We welcome everyone, strive for excellence in all we do, inspire hope in others for what they might achieve and strive to grow and develop both people and places.
Duties and Responsibilities
Youth session lead/support
- To attend work at specified hours as a responsible adult and assist with the setting up, packing down and running of activities, including Football, Boxing and Youth Clubs, for the children, young people and families.
- To encourage and support individual young people in working towards any outcomes that they have set.
- To help plan and prepare activities for youth centre users.
- To assist with briefings and evaluations before and after each session.
- To take on the role of lead Youth Worker for occasional sessions where the youth work programs officer may require it.
- To be responsible for opening up and closing the building when appropriate.
- To be aware of and ensure best practice is outworked for; First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Data protection procedures at all times.
Other
- Actively look for networking and outreach opportunities with partners and young people in the community.
- Use monitoring and evaluation systems to record and track young peoples attendance and key contact information.
- Work in partnership/collaboration with other YMCA SPG departments using the centres and faculties and offices.
General – All Staff
- Able to proficiently use IT systems, including working with databases, Microsoft office, email, internet
- Attend all relevant training and development programmes.
- Attend all relevant cross departmental, and Corporate Office meetings as and when required.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by line manager.
- To be able to respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.
Scope and Limits of Authority
The post-holder will work within established guidelines, using initiative to handle most queries and refer to the Youth Work Programs 0fficer on any other matters
Youth Worker
Person Specification / Key Competences
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
An understanding of the issues facing young people.
Be aware of the limits that are required and the boundaries that between the youth/youth worker relationship.
Desirable
Level 2 Safeguarding An understanding of Safeguarding
NVQ Level 2 in Youth Work
Essential
Be able to show patience, tolerance and flexibility
The ability to treat young people's concerns with respect and sensitivity
Experience in engaging with young people
Experience in working in a youth club setting either paid or voluntary
To be a good role model to young people Modelling the behaviour we expected of them at the centre.
Desirable
An understanding of Safeguarding and good practise in a youth work setting
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Essential
Key Competencies
Customer and quality focus
Focused first and foremost on the views and needs of the external and internal customers.
Collaboration
Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Able to form non-judgemental and constructive relationships, especially with vulnerable people, whilst holding clear boundaries
Able to confront difficult situations and reconcile different viewpoints
Achieving Results
Able to produce reports and present work analytically
Communication and influencing
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with young people
Inclusivity & Diversity
Able to work effectively within, and successfully implement, an Equal Opportunities Environment
Able to work effectively in an Equal Opportunities & Diversity environment
Able to respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values
Planning and organising
The ability to plan youth session for young people
Additional requirements
Able to work unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Able to travel to different YMCA sites
JOB TITLE
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Salary
£11.80 per hour
Hours of Work
Hours including any shift patterns
Annual leave
Commencing at 25 days per annum plus public holidays (for five days per week workers; otherwise pro-rata).
Conditions of Appointment
Subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, Disclosure Barring Service check and verification of ability to work in the United Kingdom.
Probation Period
Subject to satisfactory review, the contract will be confirmed after six months unless stated otherwise.
Continuity of Service
For those already employed within the YMCA Federation, continuity of service will be recognised.
Notice Period
One week during the probationary period and then a minimum of one calendar month.
Pension
Subject to certain criteria set by Government, you will be auto-enrolled into our chosen workplace pension scheme. The default position on Auto-Enrolment will be for your contributions to be made on a Salary Exchange basis, but you will have the option to opt-out of this arrangement. In respect of these Salary Exchange arrangements, you agree that your gross pay will be reduced by an amount equal to your Salary Exchange contributions.
Other Benefits
Free use of the Health and Fitness facilities and a staff discount in restaurants.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 7 per week
Salary: £11.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Experience:
- Youth work: 1 year (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 in Youth Work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Safeguarding (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/04/2023
Reference ID: 003842
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