EYST - Sessional Youth Worker (Swansea) Female*
EYST - Sessional Youth Worker (Swansea) Female*
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Job Description
We are looking to recruit a passionate and committed individual to join our Swansea Drop In Youth Team to support the delivery of Swansea Youth Work sessions. EYST is high intensity work environment were dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues can thrive whilst making a real impact in the lives of others.
Job Title: Sessional Youth Worker (* Female)
Hours of Work: 1 evenings per week 47pm 3 hours a week
Salary: 12.60 per hour
Tenure: Fixed term contract until 30th September 2025
Responsible to: EYST Strategic Youth Lead
Responsible for: Volunteers Children & Young People
(*This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010)
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role
Right to work evidence required
Deadline for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 21st May
Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd June
To apply for this role please complete the online application. If you are having any issues with the online application please contact
For an informal chat about this role please contact
Aims of the Post
To work directly with young ethnic minority people in Swansea in particular young people aged 1118
To work as part of a team running the EYST After School Youth Drop In Centre organising activities in a fun and safe environment (including virtual and face to face in accordance with changing Covid regulations)
Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties
To help to organise plan and deliver youth club sessions and other project activities including trips and workshops ensuring they are inclusive and participative.
To provide onetoone support to young people accessing the project
To support the involvement of young people in all project activities ensuring their safety wellbeing enjoyment and dignity.
To work as a team with other project workers and volunteers to ensure the safe delivery of all project activities.
To facilitate effective feedback and consultation mechanisms for young people to contribute to project development
To ensure the collection entry and return of information as required for monitoring and evaluation
To take part in training meetings and regular supervision as required
To work within relevant health and safety legislation
To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and an inclusive approach at all levels
To ensure that Safeguarding and all other relevant policies are implemented
To uphold the confidentiality of information of clients
To ensure administrative and financial systems are effectively maintained
To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required
Person Specification
Paid or unpaid experience of working with young people from the target group
Knowledge understanding and empathy for issues affecting children and young people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Knowledge of the ethnic minority communities of Swansea
Experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations and knowledge of local youth opportunities including education training and employment support
Passion to help to identify and access opportunities for YP and to help YP reach their potential
Knowledge or understanding of barriers preventing YP accessing opportunities
Understanding of substance misuse gambling and gang culture
An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to enthuse and mentor young people
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding issues
Lived experience of the issues the project seeks to address
IT skills with the ability to learn new systems to monitor project activity
Employment Type
Part-Time
