Location: Crossways Youth Club
Start date: September 2026 – exact date to be confirmed
Hours: Friday evenings, 6.15pm–9.15pm
Frequency: Alternate Fridays during term time
Pay: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage, depending on age
Crossways Youth Club is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and engaging Youth Leader (18+) to join our team and help make Friday evenings a fun, safe and welcoming place for young people.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the appointment process.
The role
As a Youth Leader, you will help plan and run engaging activities and provide positive support and encouragement to the young people who attend the club.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering fun, creative and age-appropriate activities.
- Building positive relationships with young people and encouraging them to get involved.
- Creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment.
- Listening to young people and supporting their ideas, interests and needs.
- Being a responsible and positive adult role model.
- Helping to manage behaviour fairly and appropriately.
- Supporting the smooth running of each youth club session.
- Working as part of a team and communicating effectively with other staff and volunteers.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and club procedures.
- Helping to set up and tidy away equipment and the venue.
- Being alert to any safeguarding concerns and following the appropriate procedures.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is:
- 18 years old or over.
- Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
- Confident communicating with young people.
- Creative and able to come up with activities that young people will enjoy.
- Patient, responsible and dependable.
- A positive role model with a genuine interest in helping young people thrive.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Able to commit to alternate Friday evenings during term time.
Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but enthusiasm, reliability and the right attitude are just as important.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of the young people who attend Crossways Youth Club is our priority. The successful applicant will be required to complete an appropriate DBS check and comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role to:
[email protected]
If you have any questions about the role, please email us at the same address.
We'd love to hear from you!
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
