Vacancy Name Seasonal Youth Worker
Vacancy Number VN2701
Location City London
Employment Type Worker - Casual
About us
About LMP Action
LMP Action delivers inclusive holiday programmes for children and young people through our holiday camps. Our provision focuses on creativity, sport, food and team building, creating safe spaces where young people can try new things, build confidence and enjoy their time during the school holidays.
Why Work With Us
• Clear session plans and resources provided
• Supportive and experienced delivery team
• Opportunities for ongoing sessional work
• Work that makes a positive difference for young people during the holidays
About the job
Role Purpose
We are looking for Holiday Youth Workers to support the delivery of our holiday camps. You will work directly with young people to deliver pre planned creative, sports and team building activities, while maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver pre planned creative, sports and team building sessions
• Support young people to engage, participate and enjoy activities
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with young people
• Create an environment where young people feel safe, valued and supported
• Manage behaviour in a calm, confident and age appropriate way
• Adapt delivery in the moment to meet the needs of the group
• Respond confidently and appropriately to situations as they arise
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers and partners
• Support with set up, pack down and the general running of sessions
About you
Essential Experience and Skills
• Experience working with children and young people in schools, youth centres or other settings delivering or supporting youth provision
• Confidence delivering or supporting pre planned creative, sports or team building activities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practice
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with young people
• Confident, adaptable and quick thinking in a busy environment
• Calm, positive and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work well as part of a team
Desirable Experience
• Experience working on holiday camps
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Relevant youth work, education, sports or creative qualifications
• First Aid training
Safeguarding
LMP Action is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check, references and completion of safeguarding training.
What we Offer
£80 - £100 per day
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.