Youth Work Practitioner

Job Purpose

At YMCA Northumberland, we provide a range of opportunities to help children and young people to belong, contribute and thrive. This role will specifically support the delivery of our weekday youth sessions which run Monday to Friday, 4 - 8pm. The sessions are mainly accessed by young people aged 8 to 18 years and living in Ashington and the surrounding area. They offer young people a safe space to spend time with their peers, as well as access to a range of social and emotional development opportunities, and one-to-one support from our youth workers.

Main Responsibilities:

● Successfully planning and delivering a range of centre-based youth sessions in and around Ashington, working flexibly across a varied programme of delivery.

● Assisting in the creation of a safe and welcoming atmosphere where children and young people can thrive.

● Liaising participants, parents/carers, and a range of agencies to identify young people in need of YMCA Northumberland’s services, and to help meet their needs and aspirations.

● Maintaining appropriate work records and detailed chronologies to the required service standards, observing data protection, privacy and confidentiality rules and procedures.

● Contributing towards the achievement of the organisation's objectives, targets and strategies for youth work delivery.

● Contributing to regular reports on progress against targets.

● Contributing towards promoting the work of YMCA Northumberland and encouraging children and young people to join.

● Ensuring that risk assessments are appropriate for the activities delivered, and are kept up to date.

● Assisting in ensuring the accessibility of all sessions and activities.

● Ensuring that the appropriate equipment and resources are available for sessions, and are properly maintained.

● Actively supporting the development of working relationships with schools, colleges and other youth organisations, in order to support the delivery of high quality, joined-up services.

● Participating in regular staff meetings on-site, and to attend external meetings, training and events on behalf of the organisation, with prior agreement from your line manager.

● Occasionally working alternative hours/weekends to participate in training, fundraising events or residential trips involving young people.

● Maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality.

● Operating within the guidelines of YMCA Northumberland’s Staff Handbook.

● Contributing to the work of the wider staff team, and the smooth running of the YMCA Northumberland premises. This may include acting as a key holder.

● Undertaking other appropriate duties as required from time to time by the Chief Executive.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £11.06 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Working with Children and young people: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/02/2023