Play and Youth Practitioner at Inspire Youth Tyne and Wear

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £13 to 17 Per Hour

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Positions available at Inspire Youth Tyne and Wear 

Play & Youth Practitioner (includes detached/outreach youth work) – Part-Time- 

1x 20 hours per week

1x 16 hours per week

Responsible to Senior play and youth practitioner & Manager of Inspire Youth

Inspire Youth Tyne and Wear (Company Number 08540636) is a constituted Community Interest Company delivering high-quality, not-for-profit services to children, young people, families, and communities across Newcastle and North Tyneside.

 Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible Play & Youth Practitioner to join our dynamic team.

This is a hands-on role supporting the design and delivery of inclusive play and youth work sessions for young people aged 5–19, across a range of community settings.

You will work both centre-based and out in the community through detached and outreach youth work — so no two days are the same.

 Pay

• • £13.45 per hour– Centre-based sessions
  • £17.00 per hour– Detached/outreach youth work

Additional hours are available during Easter, Summer, and Winter school holidays.

 About the Role

This role is incredibly rewarding — but it’s also fast-paced, practical, and demanding.

It’s not just about planning great sessions. It’s about:

• • Turning up consistently and being present
  • Engaging young people — even on challenging days
  • Being proactive, adaptable, and part of a team
  • Getting stuck in with everything from activities to clearing up

Key Responsibilities

• • Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and inclusive sessions
  • Create a safe, welcoming environment for children and young people
  • Promote free play, creativity, and active lifestyles
  • Build positive and professional relationships with young people
  • Work both independently and as part of a team
  • Travel to venues and transport equipment as required
  • Complete paperwork and reports accurately and on time
  • Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies
  • Attend supervision, team meetings, and training
  • Support programmes that respond to the needs of local communities
  • Act as a positive role model for young people
  • Support young people’s personal development and decision-making
  • Represent Inspire Youth professionally with partner agencies
  • Take responsibility for young people on trips, visits, and residentials
  • Deliver detached/outreach youth workin parks, estates, and community spaces

Essential Criteria

• • Passion for working with children and young people
  • Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Play Work, or equivalent
  • Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds
  • Understanding of youth work values and safeguarding practices
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation and time management
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • Willingness to travel across Newcastle and North Tyneside
  • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential)

 Location

Office Base: The Lemington Centre, Tyne View, Newcastle upon Tyne
Session Locations: Community venues across Newcastle and North Tyneside

 How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of a committed and energetic team, we’d love to hear from you.