Job Introduction
About YMCA St Paul’s Group:
YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity that aims to support and empower young people and communities throughout London by providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those who are at risk of homelessness. The organisation aims to create thriving places for young people and flourishing communities. With a commitment to long-term transformation in mind, body, and spirit, YMCA St Paul's Group has served the community for over 150 years.
About the role:
We offer young people safe spaces to explore who they are, make good decisions, increase their self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and build emotional resilience — giving them the confidence and skills they need to live, learn, work, and achieve. We help whole families to flourish. We have safe and trusted care and developmental activities, family support, mediation help when complex issues arise at home or school, summer and school holiday camps, and activities that are fun for everyone.
Your role will focus on the following responsibilities:
Individualised Child Development: Create a supportive environment for young people, actively encouraging their holistic development and positive self-image.
Support and assist: Actively helping young people work towards their individual goals.
Collaborate in planning: Preparing activities explicitly tailored for youth centre users.
Building Operations: Take responsibility for opening and closing the facility when required.
Awareness and adherence: Ensure best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.
Community Engagement: Actively seek opportunities for networking and outreach with partners and young people in the community.
Data Tracking: Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems to record and track young people's attendance and critical contact information.
Collaboration: Work with other YMCA St. Paul's Group departments, utilising facilities and offices.
Relationship Building: Develop positive relationships with the team and the wider YMCA group.
Activity Planning and Evaluation: Planning and evaluating youth activities, focusing on prime areas, specific areas, and Characteristics of Effective Learning.
Your role at YMCA St. Paul's Group will be integral to our mission of providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people and their families, helping them develop essential life skills and resilience while fostering a sense of self-worth and belonging.
What we offer:
At YMCA St. Paul's Group, we prioritise improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace and our services. We value your authenticity and unique voice and encourage you to share your opinions. You will have the opportunity to be a catalyst for change by actively participating in our Employee Resource Groups.
You can learn, grow, and reach your full potential as a team member. We are committed to your development and will support your personal growth journey. Our comprehensive learning and development program includes training, qualifications, and on-the-job experience, ensuring that you have the skills necessary for your role while offering continuous development and advancement opportunities.
In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits which will support you in mind, body, and spirit, which include:
Free gym access across our sites.
Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
Free access to well-being and counselling services.
The ability to work from a range of outer London work locations.
Career development programmes to help you thrive.
Family-friendly policies to help you balance work-life, including enhanced maternity pay.
Life Assurance.
For a complete list of our staff benefits, please click here.
