Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Youth Worker to join our Youth Work team. You will assist in the delivery of youth service activities for 10- to 18-year-olds in East Surrey. Supporting with the implementation of the centre-based youth work, detached youth work and ESCAPE holiday diversionary activities.

This role requires someone who can relate well to young people, maintaining enthusiasm and enable them to feel valued.

Working Hours: Casual Worker able to deliver youth sessions in Reigate on Tuesday 18:30-20:00 (full year), or in Tadworth on Thursday 18:00-20:30 (Term Time Only).

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of social and personal development programmes with young people within the assigned areas.
• Report any safeguarding concerns, by following safeguarding procedure, to lead worker and complete a my concern
• Actively engage young people aged 10 to 18 in a wide range of youth work programmes that promote personal and social development, challenge, enjoyment and results in recorded learning.
• Deliver information, advice, or guidance to young people referring to specialist agencies where appropriate.
• Implement the YMCA East Surrey Youth Service youth work plan through face-to-face youth work with the involvement of young people and quality assurance procedures in the assigned areas to ensure the delivery of high-quality youth work.
• Collate and capture youth work evidence in order to facilitate assessments of performance and quality.
• Record youth work data from the sessions and be knowledgeable about the requirements for tracking young people’s progress.
• Prepare youth club session by setting up the environment and at end of youth work session clear away.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

PAY:  £13.45 per hour

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk  

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.