SEND Youth Worker (Recreation/ Youth Engagement/ Projects)
SEND Youth Worker (Recreation/ Youth Engagement/ Projects)
THE ROLE
We have a number of vacancies available across our SEND provision.
Sunday - Springboard 10.45a.m. – 3.45p.m.
Springboard is a programme for young people with additional needs or who need a little extra support to access Warrington Youth Zone.
As a member of the team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme, which could range from pool completions to organising a debate on mental health or hosting an anti-bullying project. The post holder will be responsible for creating a lively, dynamic creative and fun-loving environment for all young people, whilst also creating space for young people to explore and discuss some of the big issues of the day and of course have FUN!
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete an application form
and return to recruitment@wyz.org.uk or apply
via our website at
https://warringtonyouthzone.org/
get-involved/vacancies
In addition, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
For information regarding how we process your data, go to
https://warringtonyouthzone.org/ privacypolicy/
CLOSING DATE: 17th May 2026
PROFILE
POST:
SEND youth worker – recreation/youth engagement/projects.
SALARY:
| Category | 2026 PayRate |
| Ages 21andover | £12.71per hour |
| Ages 18 - 20 | £10.85 per hour |
LOCATION:
Warrington Youth Zone (Dallam Lane, WA2 7NG)
REPORTING TO:
SEND Manager
CONTRACT:
Permanent hours available: Sunday - 10.45a.m. – 3.45p.m.
BENEFITS:
33 days (pro rota) holiday inclusive of
Bank holidays (rising with length of
3% employer pension contribution once
earnings threshold is reached
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the SEND Manager you will develop and implement a recreational programme that is exciting, challenging and ever changing for young people with additional needs or need extra support to access the Youth Zone.
• The role is 100% face-to-face delivery with SEND young people.
• To work directly with SEND young people to develop their social skills.
To directly deliver a high-quality programme of activity that is exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly respond to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of the members.
• You will laugh - a lot at really rubbish jokes!
• To have great energy and establish positive relationships with young people, the wider youth work team and visitors to the Youth Zone.
• To respond to the needs of young people through activities and creative delivery in a variety of different places and spaces.
• To support and motivate volunteers working in the recreation area.
• Working flexibly to ensure the needs of the members are met, including disadvantaged young people and those with additional needs.
• To ensure that the members maintain a high standard of behaviour and discipline during sessions by making the area a hub of activity and fun.
• To ensure the participation of young people in activities and ensure that their ideas contribute fully in the delivery of activities in a safe way.
• To be able to think of your feet and create a fun activity with minimal equipment.
• To promote cultural cohesion and inclusion and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
• Be a role model for young people and present a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
Take personal responsibility for your own actions.
Commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work within the performance framework of Warrington Youth Zone and Onside.
• Comply with all policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible.
To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Safeguarding Lead using the safeguarding policies, procedures and practice (training to be provided).
• Represent Warrington Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners.
• To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, abilities and attributes listed.
| SELECTION CRITERIA REQUIREMENT | |
| EXPERIENCE | |
| Face to face activity delivery, working with SEND young people both in groups andindividually | Essential |
| Experience of delivering a range of informal, creative activities to young people | Essential |
| Experience of supporting young people who are disaffected, underachieving and / or havesocial /emotional barriers to participation | Essential |
| Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers | Essential |
| Organising a programme of youth work activities | Desirable |
| Experience of providing personal care to young people | Desirable |
| Experience of working with challenging young people | Desirable |
| Residential work with young people | Desirable |
| SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES | |
| A good sense of humour | Essential |
| Ability to engage and build positive relationships with young people, including the disen-gaged / disadvantaged | Essential |
| Ability to develop good professional relationships with young people and adults | Essential |
| Ability to work with young people to enable the development of their social education byproviding activity programmes, services and facilities that are fun | Essential |
| Ability to be enthused by young people and others | Essential |
| Ability to coach, encourage, motivate and provide reliable support to young people | Essential |
| Ability to dynamic risk access | Desirable |
| Understand the principles of working with children and young people, the issues afectingtheir lives and knowledge of their needs | Desirable |
| Basic knowledge of issues young people with disabilities face. | Desirable |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Level 2 Youth Work Qualification | Desirable |
| First Aid qualification | Desirable |
| Evidence of ongoing professional development | Desirable |
| GCSE or equivalentliteracy and numeracy | Desirable |
| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| A wilingness to work unsociable hours | Essential |
| A willingness to cover events, holidays and staf absence | Essential |
| DBS clearance and committed to Safeguarding children | Essential |