SAVS are looking to recruit a:
Turning Tides Assistant – Youth Project
15 hours per week across two/three days– exact hours to be agreed with successful applicant (hrs include 2/3 evenings p/w until approx 7:30pm & occasional weekends)
Salary: £24,750 per annum (pro rata)
Currently funded until 31 March 2027
Additional benefits: parking pass. Upon completion of probation; Birthday leave & Wellbeing day
Turning Tides youth clubs are located on the Balmoral and Woodgrange estates which are considered to be amongst the most disadvantaged areas of Southend-on-Sea. Sessions are specifically designed to help build confidence within the young people, provide opportunity for community action and improve wellbeing.
The purpose of this post is to:
* To assist the Team Leader with planning and organising weekly youth club activities that helps build confidence, improve quality of life and give young people a voice
* To support the Team Leader in the delivery of the weekly youth club sessions and by actively getting involved with the sessions
* To attend and assist delivery of the annual Hucklow 5 day residential trip (August)
* To support the Team Leader in carrying out risk assessments prior to any visits/activities
The successful candidate will be a role model for the children and young people and have a flexible attitude to working hours
A full application pack can be downloaded from our website: https://www.savs-southend.org/sector-jobs/
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date for applications: 7am on Monday 27 April 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
If you are not contacted for an interview, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (including barred list)
SAVS ensures they are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities
SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea SS1 1BW
Southend Association of Voluntary Services
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