YOUTH WORKER

We are looking for a youth worker who will support young people to reach their full potential through sports and physical activity.

The successful candidate will lead our brand new Stretch project which uses youth work approaches to reinterpret and promote sports and physical activity with young people. 

Too many young people miss out on the multiple benefits of regular physical activity.  Some tell us they were put off at school (e.g. by narrow expectations, competitive/bullying culture); some feel excluded culturally (e.g. by gender, identity, or “not sporty”); some can’t afford it; some have nowhere to safely (or with dignity) try things out.  You will work across three project strands (Inclusive sports; Mental heath and wellbeing; Games get real) through drop-in youth work, small groups, and individual support.

The post is full-time, with a three-year contract, at a salary of £26,600. You will play a full part in core youth work activities, building relationships and providing person-

centred and holistic support to young people. This will regularly include evening work and occasional weekend work. You will have a professional youth work qualification or at least 3 years of youth work experience and learning/CPD.