Job Description

The Role:

Warrington Youth Zone has "Satellite" youth clubs within the community, offering a youth work provision for young people that is closer to home and easier for them to access. These are typically based within local community centres and do their best to offer everything that is available at the Youth Zone in the town centre.

The clubs offer a wide range of activities, from sports, games and challenges to arts, crafts and baking. As a member of the team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme, making it a fun and safe environment for them to be themselves and explore skills.

The post holder will be responsible for creating a lively, dynamic, creative and fun-loving environment for all young people, whilst also creating space for young people to explore and discuss some of the big issues of the day. Oh, and, of course, FUN!

Sessions are from 5.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays - shift times are 4.45p.m. - 8.15p.m.

SALARY:

National Minimum Wage - for workers aged

21 and over

12.21 per hour -

18- to 20-year-olds

10.00 per hour

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REPORTING TO: Satellite Clubs Coordinator

CONTRACT: Fixed term contract until March 2026 part time hours available from 3.5 hours a week

BENEFITS: 3% Company pension contribution once threshold is met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES o Deliver activities to connect with young people in various community settings, that are exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly responds to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of the young people

Build relationships with young people and provide individualised support to address and support their needs Organise and facilitate group activities, workshops and events to promote positive interactions with young people
. o Be a role model for young people and present a positive "can do" attitude

Understand the principles of working with children and young people, the issues affecting their lives and knowledge of their needs To directly deliver a high quality programme of activity To establish positive relationships with children and young people To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times
APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your up to date CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@wyz.org.uk

In addition, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. For information regarding how we process your data, go to www.warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 3.5 - 15 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Work Location: In person