team member Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Next year we celebrate our 175th anniversary making us one of the oldest youth work organisations in Newcastle. Today YMCA Newcastle works with children, young people and the community, from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or culture.
We have a brilliant opportunity for you to join our fantastic Youth Work team.
Our Youth Work team supports children and young people aged 10-25 and the wider community. We operate from Welbeck Road in Walker providing social, emotional and practical support through our day to day work. We deliver a variety of activities, trips and residentials for young people to give them opportunities to develop and reach their goals and aspirations. While the job can be challenging it is incredibly rewarding. We encourage and listen to young people to help shape our services and have a voice to ensure we meet their needs.
Our Team
You will be working with our awesome youth workers who are passionate about helping and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential and we give unconditional support.
We deliver youth and community-led services such as centre-based activities, outreach and detached youth work in Walker and Byker, We go into local schools to reach out to young people and deliver sexual health and employability programmes. We deliver regular sports and physical activity sessions.
Working Hours
We work around accommodating young people which means after school in the evenings, and we provide additional activities over the school holidays. We also work occasional weekends when running residentials, trips and activities.
About You
You will be passionate about engaging with children and young people and motivated to help make positive changes to their lives. You will be able to hit the ground running and work on your own initiative.
You will have Youth Work experience and ideally have a Youth Work Level 3 qualification or be willing to gain an Apprenticeship Youth Support Worker Level 3 qualification.
Your positivity and enthusiasm will be important. Our team will support and nurture your development and there will be opportunities for additional training in areas that interest you. You will have good IT skills as we use cloud based monitoring, record digital videos with young people and use social media platforms.
You will have experience delivering or an awareness of all or some of the following safeguarding, confidentiality, risk assessment, sexual health, mental health, employability, homelessness and IAG as well as delivering activities and sports. Ideally you will be able to drive as we have our own minibus.
You will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
If you are still reading this you must be interested! Check out www.ymcanewcastle.com to find out more about the Newcastle YMCA.
Email [email protected] for a chat about the role and an application form.
Hours: 30 per week
Application deadline: 14 July, 2023
Salary range: £20,319.00 to £23,643 (full time equivalent salary to be pro rata) negotiable depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £20,319.00-£23,643.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Youth Worker June 2023
