Job Advert
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you thrive on empowering young people to grow, develop, and achieve their full potential? If so, we want you to join the
dynamic FireFit Youth Team as a Youth Worker!
This is a permanent part-time role offering 20hrs per week – rota outlined below.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver an exciting and varied programme of activities, including sports, creative arts, personal development, and youth voice
initiatives.
* Work directly with young people (ages 6-21) in group settings and one-to-one sessions to support their social skills,
confidence, and aspirations.
* Encourage young people to participate in group work, make new connections, and gain new experiences.
* Ensure young people are involved in designing, delivering, and evaluating programmes to create a youth-led approach.
* Maintain accurate records of participation, safeguarding concerns, and any incidents.
* Promote positive behaviour and discipline to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, always adhering to FireFit’s policies and procedures.
* Actively promote the FireFit Hub, encouraging membership, attendance, and engagement.
Skills & Experience:
* Level 3 Youth Work or relevant experience
* First Aid at Work qualification (or be willing to work towards)
* Experience of supporting young people
* Experience of challenging behaviour of young people and knowledge of conflict management
* Experience of undertaking safeguarding in a setting which includes young people
Rota:
* Tuesday: 1645 - 2145
* Wednesday: 1645 - 2145
* Thursday: 1645 - 2145
* Friday: 1645 - 2145
Interview Process:
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place no sooner
than 11th Feb 2025, and will be held between 1700 – 2100hrs.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* DBS check (if required for role)
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.