Job Overview
To provide a safe welcoming fun environment for young people aged 11-19 accessing youth clubs in South Somerset, to design deliver and evaluate a range of informal learning opportunities.
Duties
* To provide a safe welcoming environment for young people young carers, staff, agencies and visitors.
* Deliver an effective service provision to all young people who access the project.
* Promote and develop relationships and work cooperatively with agencies, services and other professionals to enhance the services to young people.
* Promote the youth club and its activities to other agencies and the public.
* Deliver the youth club during opening times.
* The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with this level of post.
* Promote the youth club to young people in the area to encourage participation.
* Help young people's personal and social development through a range of formal and informal activities.
* Encourage young people to participate in the youth club sessions and be involved in the development of the youth club.
* Ensure young people are aware of the positive activities, opportunities and support available to them within the wider community.
* Will encourage membership of the Youth Steering Group.
* Assist the Youth Worker in Charge in the collection of subs and completion of nightly cash reconciliation sheets.
Experience
* Previous experience working face-to-face with young people in paid or voluntary capacity aged 11-19.
* A knowledge of issues affecting young people to aid them to achieve their full potential
* Experience of delivering services in a youth work and or community setting.
If you are passionate about supporting youth development and have the necessary experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Youth Worker.
Hours: 4:30 - 7:30pm Monday - Term Time Only
Pay: £12.37 per hour
Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025 (with possible extension up to 4 years)
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £12.37 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience in Youth Work/Level 2 Youth Work Qualification?
* Do you live in the South Somerset area?
Work Location: In person