Can you inspire, energise and motivate young people aged 9–18? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about creating opportunities that help young people thrive, develop confidence, and reach their full potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you! At One YMCA, our Youth Clubs provide safe, inclusive and engaging spaces where young people aged 9–18 can connect, learn new skills, build resilience and have fun. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Youth Development Worker to lead and develop our youth provision in Hatfield and the surrounding area. This is an exciting opportunity to manage an established youth club, develop innovative youth work projects, and support the growth of our services through the development of new youth provision. About the Role: Reporting to the Youth Work Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality youth work activities that support the personal and social development of young people. You will: • Lead engaging youth club sessions and outreach activities for young people aged 9–18. • Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and support them to achieve their potential. • Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of youth work programmes and activities. • Support the development of new youth provision in Hatfield and surrounding communities. • Supervise and support sessional youth workers and volunteers. • Work collaboratively with schools, community organisations and other partners. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes. • Ensure all activities are delivered in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and YMCA policies and procedures. This is a hands-on role that requires enthusiasm, creativity, strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people. We are looking for someone who has: • Experience working with children and young people. • A passion for youth work and supporting young people to thrive. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • The ability to motivate, engage and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds. • Experience planning and delivering activities, projects or programmes. • Strong organisational and administrative skills. • A proactive and flexible approach to work. • A willingness to undertake a Level 3 Youth Work qualification (training and support will be provided). • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. What We Offer: At One YMCA, we value our people and recognise that they are central to our success. Alongside a competitive salary and supportive working environment, we offer: • Opportunity to accrue up to 5 additional days annual leave • Learning and career development opportunities • Paid and tailored training in youth work and related areas • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and GP services • Employer contributory pension scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits • Compassionate leave • Health and wellbeing initiatives • Employee discount scheme covering major brands, travel, groceries and more Additional Information: An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this role. For further information, please refer to the full Job Description available on the One YMCA website. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you can help inspire the next generation! This is a Part Time role.Hours per week: 22.5Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week – Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dedicated administrative time