Lively, fun,'sick'... these are some of the words our members use to describe Inspire.
Working with young people age 7-18 we transform lives, helping them be the best they can be.
Opening in 2018, we're 8 years old. In those 8 years, we haven't stopped learning and we haven't stopped developing. From a global pandemic to the cost of living crisis, we are there for young people when they need us and adapt to their ever-changing needs.
At our most basic, we provide somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
Our 'see it to believe it' facilities give young people access to a range of activities, opens doors to a world of opportunities and provides the perfect space to develop new relationships with both peers and positive role models.
Through our doors you'll find; a 3G pitch, gym, health and wellbeing room, teaching kitchen, dance studio, music room and much more.
Inspire isn’t just be a place to go, it's a place to grow. And that's as much about young people as it our staff team.
There's so many perks to joining our staff team
Hours
5.45pm- 9.15pm Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:45am-1:15pm
The Role
As a Youth Worker at Inspire, you will deliver engaging, inclusive, fun and developmental youth work across the Youth Zone and local community. This includes face-to-face delivery in our teaching kitchen, rec area and health & wellbeing areas, as well as detached outreach in satellite centres, parks and neighbourhoods.
You will create a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where young people can have fun, participate, build relationships and develop skills. Through both centre-based and detached work, you will engage young people where they feel comfortable, provide informal education, listen to their needs and support programmes and projects that are enjoyable, challenging and responsive.
Working alongside our team of Activity Coordinators, you will contribute to an evolving programme that promotes confidence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a fun, engaging, and developmental programme for young people aged 7–18, incorporating a variety of activities such as baking/cooking, life skills, arts, games, challenges and wellbeing
- Deliver face-to-face sessions both within the Youth Zone and through outreach/detached work in the community
- Engage and build positive relationships with all young people, including those who are disengaged or from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Manage behaviour positively, challenging discrimination and promoting respect and inclusion
- Be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude
- Undertake and attend regular training and development sessions and events where required
- Support young people to develop skills, confidence and positive relationships through informal education
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality sessions
- Communicate effectively and professionally with young people, families, colleagues and the wider community
- Ensure all activities follow safeguarding, health & safety and equality best practice
- Carry out any other duties as required by Inspire, demonstrating flexibility and a positive approach to supporting the wider team
The Essentials
- Experience of working with young people aged 7-18 years
- Experience of working in a team
- Knowledge of health and safety, diversity awareness and safeguarding best practice
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with young people
- Experience of delivering a range of informal, creative activities to young people
- Able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with young people, parents, team members and members of the public
The Desirables
- Experience of supporting young people who are disaffected, underachieving and/or have social/emotional barriers to participation
- Experience of working within disadvantaged communities
- Introduction to Youth Work or Youth and Community Work Level 1
- Driving license
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chorley PR7 1BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work Monday and Friday evenings
Work Location: In person
