Job Description

Background and Job Purpose: "Supporting positive change in the lives of children and young people"

The Zone Youth Club, Broadstairs is a charity offering free, high-quality opportunities to children and young people between the ages of 5-16. We believe the creative arts as well as outdoor sports and activities are a superb tool for creativity, motivation, inclusion and self-confidence. Since our inception in 2006, we have developed a significant track record for supporting children and young people through our youth club, including creative projects, especially those facing challenging circumstances (such as those in care, young people with disabilities and those who face emotional and social difficulties), and have maintained a good record of obtaining support funding.

The role of Senior Youth Worker involves supervising and delivering a range of centre-based sessions, working with and supporting children and young people whilst they engage in positive activities. It includes supervision of designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating activities. Keeping records and monitoring paperwork is required.

In addition to the term time youth worker role, there are extended working hours during the day and during the school holidays. As we are a community cafe, we have adults and families visiting, and offer a small cafe service. We deliver a very full programme of activities during the holidays, including some trips out, and residential weekends.

A knowledge of food hygiene and preparation is important - training will be provided if required. It is important to make all our customers feel welcome and included, as we take great pride in being at the heart of our local community.

As a small team, we work very closely together and expect everyone to help and support each other. This includes the general running of the venue such as tidying, cleaning, and some light kitchen duties when required.

A good knowledge of Charity governance, bid-writing, fundraising, and basic book-keeping is useful but not essential - training will be provided. The role involves regular contact with the Manager and Board of Trustees to report on programme development, funding, and any issues that may arise including safeguarding concerns, and reviews of policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

To supervise and support a high quality, motivated team of staff and volunteers, encouraging them to achieve their full potential of the post

To develop, motivate, and supervise staff in the engagement of young people attending the sessions and build up positive, professional relationships in order to create a fun and safe environment where young people can socialise and learn, and gain increased confidence and self-esteem

To ensure standards of behaviour of the children and young people attending are maintained

To support the Manager in ensuring the facilities at The Pavilion Youth & Community Cafe are maintained at the required levels for the high standard of delivery of youth work, and according to the Lease, and for legal and Health and Safety requirements.

To support the Manager to actively fundraise through bid-writing and organising fundraiser events, to maintain and secure core running costs (staff, utilities etc), project work, events, and maintenance of our building and resources.

To support the Manager in recording outcomes and outputs.

To liaise with local support agencies for young people and to make referrals and signpost them when relevant.

To work with the Manager and staff in the design, planning and delivery of activities.

Ensure all Policies and Procedures are understood and followed .

To ensure that the children and young people we work with are actively involved and contribute their ideas fully to the planning and delivery of all our activities

To support the Manager in maintaining Continuous Professional Development opportunities for staff which includes but is not limited to; Basic Youth Work training, First Aid, Safeguarding, and Equality & Diversity training.

To oversee our social media channels, website, and publicity.

To endeavour to raise, maintain and manage funding streams to support our continued delivery of youth and community cafe provision.

To support the Manager in networking at senior level with key partners, stakeholders and supporters, in order to maintain relationships at the highest level to secure significant support.

To represent The Zone Youth Club/Pavilion Youth & Community Cafe positively and effectively in all dealings with colleagues, our local and wider community, and all external partners.

To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Manager and Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

The person specification is a picture of skills, knowledge, experience and attributes required to carry out the job. It will be used in the short-listing and interview process for this post. You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet the following essential criteria.

Essential:

Qualifications:

Education to A-level or equivalent

Safeguarding to Level 2 - training will be provided to Level 3 DSL

Skills and Experience:

Experience in working with children and young people age 5-16

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all ages

Ability to work with, and supervise a team of youth workers and sports coaches to an agreed action plan

Ability to support, motivate and encourage challenging young people

Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

Ability to develop and hold professional and positive boundaries with young people

Good standard of IT/social media skills

Own vehicle and full UK driving licence

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of social issues in the Broadstairs/Thanet area

An understanding of the needs of children and young people in challenging circumstances

A comprehensive understanding of the importance of Safeguarding and Data Protection

Attributes

A commitment to equal opportunities

An interest in issues concerning the welfare and rights of young people

To be available to work flexible hours

To have a nurturing and caring attitude

To be able to work outdoors and participate in park-based activities, including trips out involving supervision of groups of young people

To be creative, proactive, able to use initiative and make sound judgments

To be able to effectively supervise a team

To have emotional maturity and resilience

An ability to remain calm and maintain a positive outlook whilst working under pressure

Desirable

Youth Work qualification to Level 2 or 3

Food Hygiene to Level 2

Enhanced DBS clearance

Supervisory or Managerial experience in a youth work setting

Experience of designing and delivering sessions and activities

Interest in and appreciation for the role of creative arts in youth work

Experience and skill in creative arts

Experience and/or knowledge of outdoor games and sports

Experience in Early Years

Experience in raising funds for charitable causes - bid-writing, planning events etc

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 16.00-18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Broadstairs, CT10 3AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

We are only looking for someone who has previous experience in youth work within the UK. This means working with children and young people age 7-16 in a setting outside of school. Is this you? Working days are Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, initially 2pm-5pm, increasing to 9am-5pm, and 9.30am-4.30pm during the summer holidays. Also Saturday 9-11am. Please let us know if you are able to do this. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Youth Worker/Supervisor
Expected start date: 14/07/2025