Youth Support Worker - Sessional Leader in Charge

Purpose of the Role

The Sessional Leader in Charge is responsible for leading youth club sessions, overseeing staff and volunteers, and ensuring that young people experience a safe and engaging environment. You will plan and deliver creative and developmental activities, support young people’s personal growth, and represent The OBC to partners and funders.

Key Responsibilities

●      Session leadership including safeguarding and safety at all times

●      Relationship building with young people aged 7 to 19 plus

●      Programme planning using the NYA Youth Work Curriculum

●      Personal and social development including referrals to external agencies

●      Team management of sessional staff and volunteers

●      Monitoring and reporting including participation data and outcomes

●      Impact reporting through written reports and case studies

●      Equality and inclusion across all sessions

●      External representation on behalf of The OBC

Person Specification

Experience working with young people in youth work, education or community settings - Essential

Strong leadership and communication skills - Essential

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection - Essential

Ability to plan and deliver inclusive and engaging sessions - Essential

Youth Work qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience - Desireable

Knowledge of Southwark and issues affecting local young people - Desireable

Current First Aid and or Safeguarding certification - Desireable