Casual Youth Worker
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Job Summary
Can you inspire energise and connect with young people aged 518
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 Funds (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.
Were looking for enthusiastic positive casual staff to join our Airplay team at RAF Odiham and help create welcoming energetic sessions that young people love coming back to.
When youll work
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Some sessions during school holidays
Shifts usually last 23 hours with opportunities for multiple sessions each week or longer evenings depending on the programme. While youll be based mainly at RAF Odiham there may also be chances to support sessions at nearby Airplay locations
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
As some roles involve working with vulnerable people a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying.
One YMCA is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application.
We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce with a wide range of skills experiences and abilities
This is a Casual role.
Hours per week: 0
Working Pattern: Monday Tuesday Wednesday
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive three-day Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
These include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
- Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
- Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
- A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.
The Benefits
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
One YMCAs Youth Work covers a diverse range of services and activities across Herts Beds and Bucks as well as on a national scale through programmes such our work with young people at RAF Stations through Airplay.
We are committed to supporting young people to belong contribute and thrive in mind body and spirit through our Youth Work offer. We deliver a range of universal open access youth clubs sports and arts groups mentoring tailored targeted work and commissioned projects.
By joining the One YMCAs Youth and Airplay teams you will be part of an organisation committed to working alongside young people to improve their lives and their communities. We offer access to a range of training and development opportunities including Youth Work apprenticeships to ensure our teams can enhance their skills and grow our offer to young people.
One YMCAs work is not just limited to youth but also covers a wide range of services which include include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
Our Values
We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong
We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute
We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive
Current Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
- EAP & Doctorline
Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical legal and domestic issues.
- Rewards & Discounts
Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.
- Simply health plan
covers various medicals costs including optical dental costs
- Volunteer program
Opportunities to volunteer through Mission 25 program
- Additional annual leave
Opportunity to accrue additional leave up to 5 days
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
