We are looking for a Senior Youth Worker to successfully deliver our nature-based Holiday Food and Fun clubs during school holidays as part of the HAF programme in Heathfield and provide ad hoc cover for our Green Gardening Group on Fridays which engages NEET young people in horticultural and environmental activities this is accessed by young people aged 14-18 or 24 with additional needs.
The Sessional Senior Youth Worker will guide and support young people aged 9-16 participating in our four-hour nature-based Holiday Food and Fun activity sessions, providing a safe environment for young people to learn, grow and develop during the school holidays.
The role will work in partnership with existing services already embedded in local communities to provide young people with opportunities through the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme. The role will require implementing and quality assuring best practice procedures relating to session delivery, safeguarding and health and safety.
This role would be ideal for someone who has knowledge of planning activities with young people helping them to achieve their individual potential and creating opportunities so they are able to enhance their life skills and make positive life choices using nature-based activities.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
Groundwork South
We work with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team. We offer accredited training and annual leave entitlement based on the number of hours worked.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive. Our dedication to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is central to our mission of building a stronger, more connected community. We believe that by embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual, we can better serve and support our community. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability.
For us safeguarding is a top priority. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, including thorough background checks and safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs for this role
- Job Description & Person Specification
Interviews to be held 21st August in person
