Sessional Youth Worker: Health and Wellbeing
hace 10 días
Edgware
Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing We are seeking a passionate and engaging Sessional Youth Worker to deliver health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people in a vibrant community setting. Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Health and WellbeingSalary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening Senior shiftsLocation: North West LondonWorking Pattern: Tuesday PM and Saturday PMContract: Sessional / Part TimeClosing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to support young people through engaging health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty focused activities within a youth setting. You will help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access positive support. The role will involve working directly with young people during evening and weekend sessions, delivering fun and educational activities while helping to build strong, trusted relationships. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people, • Supporting informal education and issue-based youth work sessions, • Planning engaging and inclusive activities that reflect young people’s interests, • Encouraging participation and helping young people build confidence and self-esteem, • Supporting young people on a one-to-one basis where appropriate, • Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised activity space, • Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and wider youth work teams, • Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times About You We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people in group or one-to-one settings who can bring energy, creativity and positivity to every session. You will ideally have: • Experience delivering activities or support sessions for young people, • Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent experience, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential, • Confidence delivering wellbeing, mentoring or creative activities, • An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends Experience in hair and beauty, wellbeing or mentoring activities would be highly beneficial. About the Organisation Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential. Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Wellbeing Coach, Youth Mentor, Activities Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Outreach Worker, Session Worker, Support Worker, Engagement Worker or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
