Job Title: Support Youth Worker – Sport and Games. Requirement: Minimum age 21
Hours: The position is based on a part-time contract - hours are initially 10 hours per week Tuesday to Friday - afternoons 2.30pm-5pm, and 15 hours per week during school holidays 11.30am-4.30pm. Holiday pay is accrued and paid monthly, based on the number of hours worked per month.
Background and Job Purpose: “Supporting positive change in the lives of children and young people”
The Zone Youth Club (organisation name, and operating at The Pavilion Youth & Community Café) is a charity based in Broadstairs offering free, high-quality opportunities to children and young people between the ages of 5-16. We believe the creative arts as well as outdoor sports and activities are a superb tool for creativity, motivation, inclusion and self-confidence. Since our inception in 2006, we have developed a significant track record for supporting children and young people through our youth club, including creative projects, especially those facing challenging circumstances (such as those in care, young people with disabilities and those who face emotional and social difficulties), and have maintained a good record of obtaining support funding.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Support Youth Worker to focus on delivering outdoor sports and games, working with and supporting children and young people whilst they engage in positive activities. You will need to be confident in delivering fun and inclusive sessions, recognising a potentially wide range of skills and abilities within the young people we work with. Our club is based in a public park and we have a good selection of equipment and resources to support delivery. The post will include designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating activities. Keeping records and monitoring paperwork will also be required.
In addition to the term time youth worker role, there will be extended working hours during school holidays. We deliver a very full programme of activities during the holidays, including some trips out, and residential weekends.
We work closely as a team and expect everyone to help and support each other when required. This position is subject to the applicant holding or receiving a clear Enhanced DBS certificate, and having two references. Due to the nature of the work, we have a minimum age requirement of 20. There is a 6-month probationary period, and the position is also subject to securing continued funding. Safeguarding instruction will be given which is relevant to this setting.
Key Responsibilities
To deliver multi-sport sessions appropriate to the age and ability of school age children and young people
To engage with young people attending the sessions and build up positive, professional relationships in order to create a fun and safe environment where young people can socialise and learn.
Design, plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate activities.
Ensure all Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures are enforced and followed.
Ensure all Health & Safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed.
Support young people to gain new skills and increase their confidence and self-esteem.
To attend mandatory training which includes but is not limited to; Basic Youth Work training, First Aid and Safeguarding training.
To attend and contribute to regular planning, debriefing and review meetings.
This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be amended from time to time in consultation with you without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grading of the post.
Person Specification
The person specification is a picture of skills, knowledge, experience and attributes required to carry out the job. It will be used in the short-listing and interview process for this post. You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet the following essential criteria.
Qualifications -
Education to GCSE level, Qualification in sport/coaching, Safeguarding/Child Protection
Skills and Experience -
Experience of working with young people aged 5-17, preferably focussing on ages 10-17
Experience and skill in playing and delivering a wide range of sports and games
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all ages
Ability to work as part of a team to an agreed action plan
Ability to support, motivate and encourage challenging young people
Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
Ability to develop and hold professional and positive boundaries with young people
Experience of designing and delivering multi-sports activities
Experience of working in a youth club setting
Knowledge -
Knowledge and understanding of social issues in the Broadstairs/Thanet area
An understanding of the needs of children and young people in challenging circumstances
An understanding of the importance of Safeguarding and Data Protection
Attributes -
A commitment to equal opportunities
An interest in issues concerning the welfare and rights of young people
To be able to work outdoors and participate in park-based activities, including trips out involving supervision of groups of young people
To be creative, proactive, able to use initiative and make sound judgments
To be able to work effectively as part of a team
To have emotional maturity and resilience
An ability to remain calm and maintain a positive outlook whilst working under pressure
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
