Sessional project workers jobs
Main tasks and responsibilities
Key areas of focus will include:
• Supporting young people, building and maintaining positive relationships with and recognizing their different needs and starting points. Have strong commitment to the values of acceptance and respect within youth work and being a positive role model. Encourage young people to take an active role in social action projects, youth voice and young leader activities
• Working together with the team in planning and delivery of full program offer, including evening youth club sessions and off-site educational visits, including to our outdoor centre in Cumbria with occasional over night stays. Assist in the development and introduction of additional activities such as twilight sessions, youth voice, targeted group work and mentoring
• Identify formal and informal educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of the young people and help to plan a positive interventions and innovations which enhances the knowledge, awareness and personal development of young people
• Articulate and record young people’s progression in sessional and project recording documentation and provide information for management and funding reports.
• Attend occasional weekend residentials and events at the GMYF’s outdoor pursuits centre and encourage young people to get involved. Support the planning and delivery of off-site trips/activities at local venues
• Comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity. Be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of young people is promoted and prioritized. Report any concerns and participate in regular safeguarding training
• Represent GMYF at events and meeting with partner agencies. Ensure conduct is professional and represents the charity in a positive manner to internal and external visitors, working with a wide range of local partners and community organisations
• Commit to continuous professional development with own training, accessing available training including youth work specific courses
• Carry out all duties with the scope of the role as directed with due diligence and professionalism
About You
We are looking for candidates who believe in GMYF’s mission, values, and are experienced in working with young people. You will be able and confident in building positive relationships with young people, always taking a young person centred approach. You will have experience planning and delivering activities, bringing creative and innovative ideas to share for young people. You will have good team working and organisational skills, understanding of safeguarding, and willingness to undertake further training.
Other Requirements
The post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. This is a UK-based post, and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email. Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you would be suitable for the role, we would love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. Greater Manchester Youth Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people
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Are you committed to helping end homelessness and ensuring people with mental health conditions live life to the full? If you are creative, willing to be hands on and enjoy working with a wide range of tasks we want to hear from you.
Barons Court Project is seeking a Project Worker to join our friendly team at our Day Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham. This role is hands on but gives great variety. We split our work into three areas, Body, Mind and Spirit. Body - The practical services including showers, laundry, meals, clothing and more ensure we care for our guest's physical being. Mind - our one to one work including assisting guests with benefits forms, housing applications, CV Writing etc. Spirit - Activities around well-being including art, women's group, sports and physical activity, trips out and more.
You will work with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver these services which are designed to ensure we care for the whole person.
If you want to make a difference then this is the role for you, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the Person Specification.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
To put people in control of their own lives by providing help for them to make informed choices within a practical and emotional support network.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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224 Youth Zone is set to be a significant new part of South Bristol’s play and youth landscape – and we’re looking for a bold, experienced, and inspiring Head of Play, Youth & Partnerships to lead the charge.
As we scale up towards opening, this is your opportunity to shape a high-impact, seven-day-a-week frontline offer for up to 250 children and young people each night – energising a team, building a culture, and delivering at scale.
This senior leadership role sits at the heart of delivery, partnerships, and safeguarding, with the power to help shape the future of inclusive, relational, and values-led play and youth provision in the city – working alongside an incredible network of partners and community organisations.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our open access play and youth programme 40 hours a week of activities that are responsive, inclusive, and exciting!
- Line manage Team Leaders and oversee a large team of part-time and sessional staff, embedding a culture of reflection, excellence and relational practice
- Shape a delivery model rooted in Play Work and Youth Work theory, focused on progression, relationships, and personal development
- Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead ensuring all children and young people are safe and supported
- Build powerful partnerships with local organisations, schools, and services to strengthen our reach and offer
- Champion the use of CRM and data systems to track, evidence and grow our impact
- Play a vital role in organisational planning and decision-making as part of the Senior Leadership Team
What we’re looking for:
- A dynamic, experienced leader of services for Children and Young People, passionate about relational, inclusive, high-quality delivery
- Confident in staff management and programme design – able to motivate, support and inspire large teams
- A safeguarding expert, with a strong understanding of duty of care and safe practice
- A strategic thinker with the ability to lead both day-to-day operations and long-term vision
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purposeful environment and believes deeply in the power of play and youth work
If you’re a thoughtful, values-led leader who puts children and young people at the centre and brings both strategic insight and a strong sense of purpose to your work, we’d love to hear from you!
For Further information please check out our website:Jobs | Youth Moves
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Everyone is welcome. Everyone is valued. Everyone matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.