Y outh Worker for Young Carers, Yeovil Who we are? YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our activities include: A ccommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives. A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme. Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs. Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks. Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead. What does the job entail? You will provide a safe, welcoming and fun environment for young people aged 10-19 accessing the youth club You will also design, deliver and evaluate a range of informal learning opportunities. You will need a Level 2 qualification in Youth Work or the equivalent or relevant Youth Work experience What we offer YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave Free health & wellbeing advice via a 24/7 support line Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/month We offer a weekly wind down yoga and guided meditation class that is free to all staff We offer ways to upskill in different areas such as social media, fundraising, relationship building and health, safety & compliance Mentoring, coaching and secondment schemes – to support staff new in post and those seeking development and new opportunities. To meet and attend national YMCA events as well as access to other YMCA networks either geographically or role driven. a corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at £38 rather than £48 a month 20% discounts in our childcare settings based in Wiltshire Location Yeovil and the South Somerset area Hours 3 hours on Monday evening, term time only Contract type Fixed until 31st March 2025 (the contract may be extended but this is not guaranteed) Rate of Pay £11.02 per hour If you would like to apply for any of our current vacancies you will need to fill out one of our application forms on line. To know more about what YMCA Brunel do and to apply please visit our website: https://ymca-bg.org/ YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.