Job Description

Multi-Disciplinary Youth Work Practitioner (HAF Project)

Organisation

Grow Your Potential

Programme

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)

Location

Luton / Bedfordshire

Pay

12.25 per hour

Hours

24 hours total

(delivery-based)

Project Delivery Dates

16/02/2026

17/02/2026

18/02/2026

19/02/2026

About the Role

Grow Your Potential is recruiting

dedicated, energetic, and adaptable Youth Work Practitioners

to deliver a

high-quality Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

for children and young people aged

7-16 years

.

This is a

multi-disciplinary youth work role

, requiring practitioners to deliver a

variety of engaging activities

that may include physical activity, creative sessions, group work, team challenges, wellbeing activities, and informal youth work.

We are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about delivering

exceptional experiences

for young people in Luton who need it most. This role is

hands-on, active, and responsibility-led

and is not suitable for applicants seeking light-touch or supervisory-only work.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Work & Activity Delivery

Deliver a

range of engaging, structured activities

for children and young people aged 7-16 Activities may include: Team games and physical activities Creative and expressive sessions Confidence-building and group challenges Wellbeing, social skills, and life-skills activities Actively engage young people throughout sessions and maintain high expectations for behaviour and participation Adapt activities to meet varying needs, abilities, and interests Ensure all sessions are delivered to a

consistently high professional standard

Engagement & Relationship Building

Build positive, professional relationships with young people Act as a strong role model, promoting respect, inclusion, and positive choices Support emotional regulation, teamwork, and peer relationships Be actively involved during all sessions, transitions, and breaks

Safeguarding & Welfare (Essential)

Maintain a strong understanding of

safeguarding and child protection

Follow Grow Your Potential safeguarding policies and procedures at all times Maintain professional boundaries Respond appropriately to concerns or disclosures and report immediately to the DSL Conduct dynamic risk assessments to ensure young people's safety

Professional Standards & Team Working

Work collaboratively with project leads, staff, and volunteers Support attendance monitoring and registers Prepare resources and spaces as required Uphold Grow Your Potential values and expectations Deliver provision that meets

HAF funding, quality, and inspection standards

Essential Criteria

Experience working with

children and young people aged 7-16

Ability to deliver a

variety of engaging youth activities

Strong behaviour management and engagement skills Good knowledge of

safeguarding and child protection

Reliable, professional, and committed to high standards Ability to work in a fast-paced, active environment Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable Criteria

Youth work, education, or playwork qualification Experience delivering

HAF programmes

Experience working with children with additional needs Experience in sports, arts, wellbeing, or group facilitation

Safeguarding Statement

Grow Your Potential is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to:

Enhanced DBS checks References Safer recruitment procedures

Application Process

Applicants

not currently employed by Grow Your Potential

will be required to complete a

Grow Your Potential application form

as part of safer recruitment.

To be shortlisted, applicants must submit:

An up-to-date

CV

A

cover letter

outlining their suitability for the role
Applications without both documents will not be shortlisted.

Important Recruitment Notice

Due to the

short timescale for recruitment and preparation

, this vacancy

may close early

if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Applicants must be available for the full project delivery dates listed above.

Early application is strongly encouraged.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4 days

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person