Youth Worker- Airplay

Can you inspire, energise and connect with young people aged 5–18? Do you love creating fun, safe spaces where children and young people can be themselves, try new things and build confidence? Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference - while being part of a friendly, supportive team?

Airplay is the RAF Benevolent Fund’s (RAFBF) flagship youth support programme. Delivered by YMCA at 23 RAF stations across the UK, Airplay clubs offer exciting activities, creative sessions and opportunities for children and young people aged 5 to 18 - helping them grow, have fun and feel supported. We’re looking for enthusiastic, positive casual staff to join our Airplay team at RAF Henlow and help create welcoming, energetic sessions that young people love coming back to.

About the Role:

• Reporting to the Lead Youth Worker, you will help deliver a combination of centre-based and outreach youth work in line with the Airplay Theory of Change and the YMCA Youth Work Strategy.

• Potential training opportunities as well as mandatory training requirements.

• School holidays: Hours may vary to support holiday programmes and will be planned in advance with the team. Some flexibility is required.

What We Offer:

• A part-time role of 2 hours per week

• A supportive, inclusive team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

What We’re Looking For?

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

This is a Part-time role.

Hours per week: 2

Working Pattern: Tuesdays

Important information:

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.