Senior Youth Participation Officer

Youth Project Worker

At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.

Job title:             Youth Project Worker
Location:            Sutton Coldfield
Salary:                 £5,949 p.a. (FTE £23,795 p.a.)
Hours:                  10 hours a week
Contract:           Fixed term to 31st March 2027 with the possibility of extension

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We’re looking to recruit an exceptional individual who can make a big difference to the lives of children and young people in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. 

The focus of the role will be to support young people aged 11-19 across Birmingham in various settings, including 1:1 mentoring within schools and during youth clubs and sports sessions at various locations around the city.

A significant focus of the role will be to deliver one-to-one, mentoring support to young carers in schools to raise aspirations, build self-esteem and resilience, and promote positive coping strategies in overcoming struggles they face. You will also be required to support the project leads in planning and delivering youth work activities in youth club and sports settings to engage and build meaningful relationships with young people from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday, 8th April 2024

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office during the week commencing 15th April 2024. 

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure. 

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds. 

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).