Youth Worker

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Job Title

Youth Worker

Reporting To

The Head of Swan Youth Project

Location

The Swan Youth Centre, Berkhamsted and local area.

Hours

The role holder must be available to work Monday to Friday, covering the core hours of 3.30pm – 6.15pm when we are working directly with our young people during term time, totalling 13.75 hours per week.

Do you believe that young people should have Somewhere to Go, Something to Do, and Someone to Listen after school? Do you want to inspire, motivate and guide young people to navigate the challenges they may face in today’s world?

If so, there is a place for you on the team at the Swan Youth Project!

About the Swan Youth Project

The Swan Youth Project (SYP) Limited is a Berkhamsted based registered charity which offers 11-16+ years old of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, a safe and secure recreational facility within which they can relax and socialise away from the stresses of school or home life. To support them in this we provide a daily drop-in facility with organised activities at the centre as well as holiday programmes, workshops, music gigs and so much more.

The SYP centre is well equipped with a DJ booth, pool table, table football, Internet room, chill-out room, Wii & Xbox, coffee bar and a fully equipped band practice room. A free snack and hot drink are offered to all members (some of whom may not have eaten all day).

About the Role

You will help plan, execute and engage in activities that enhance member development.

Duties

• Running daily sessions both in the centre and offsite activities / trips
• Assist with the planning and set up of specific activities
• Engage and build positive relationships with young people, responding appropriately to challenging situations
• Create a calm and safe environment for both the young people and the staff
• All team members take on a share of the activities required for the smooth running of the centre; i.e. running our social media channels, fundraising, timely completion of all required centre checks

About You

Ideally, you will have some experience working with young people; this could be through volunteer work, youth coaching, or as part of a formal qualification route. Full training will be given to develop you on this rewarding career path. What is most important is that you :

What we offer

The Swan Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

As part of the selection process, all candidates must be willing to undertake a DBS check and subscribe to the DBS update service

If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy, email your CV to manager@swanyouthproject.co.uk and for more details on the work we do, visit our website https : / / www.theswanyouthproject.co.uk

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for applications : 22 / 10 / 25

Job Type : Part-time

Benefits

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