One YMCA and its subsidiary, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP), deliver a wide range of services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including social housing, sports, health and wellbeing programmes, children's services, youth work, and community activities. We are passionate about creating positive change within local communities and work closely with a range of partners to improve the lives of children, young people, and families.
Our youth and community services encompass a diverse range of provision, including centre-based youth work, outreach projects, mentoring, and mobile youth services. We are committed to supporting young people throughout their development, enabling them to access opportunities and progress across our various programmes and specialisms.
About Airplay
One YMCA is proud to be the lead organisation for Airplay, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s flagship youth support programme for children and young people from RAF families. Delivered through a partnership of eight YMCAs and in collaboration with the RAF People and Families Team, Airplay provides vital support to children and young people who may experience the unique challenges associated with military family life.
The programme includes:
• Airplay Youth Clubs for young people aged 8 years and above
• Ben Clubs for children aged 5–8 years
• An engaging online programme connecting young people across the wider RAF community
Airplay aims to provide access to high-quality facilities, exciting activities, trusted youth workers, and a sense of continuity and belonging, particularly when families relocate between RAF stations.
The Role:
Reporting to the Airplay Programme Coordinator, the Station Youth Worker will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of a varied programme of youth work activities for children and young people aged 5–18 years, in line with the Airplay Handbook and programme standards.
You will deliver both centre-based and outreach youth work, creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where young people can develop confidence, build relationships, and reach their full potential.
The role will involve:
• Delivering high-quality youth work sessions for children and young people aged 5–18 years
• Planning and coordinating engaging activities, projects, events, and programmes
• Building positive relationships with young people, families, RAF personnel, and partner organisations
• Supporting young people's personal, social, and emotional development Ensuring activities are delivered safely and in accordance with safeguarding and health and safety requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to programme monitoring and evaluation
• Promoting inclusion, participation, and youth voice across all activities
Working Pattern
This role requires flexibility and will include:
• Regular evening youth work sessions
• Occasional weekend working
• Daytime activities during school holidays
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised programme that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people from RAF families. You will join a supportive and passionate team committed to delivering high-quality youth work and creating positive outcomes for young people across the UK.
As some roles involve working with vulnerable people, a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying.
Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application.
This is a Part Time role.
Hours per week: 10
Working Pattern: TBC