Senior Youth Worker

Job Descrip,on

Job Title

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Senior Youth Worker

Location

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The Junc1on, Floor 2, High Wycombe Library, HP11 2DH

Salary
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Hours
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£15 per hour

15 hours per week to be worked across three 5-hour shifts from 3.45pm-8.45pm. Days
are Friday, Saturday and Sunday for this role and we will consider a job share.

Position in the Organisation

¥ Reports To: Centre Manager/ Deputy Centre Manager
¥ Responsible For: Running activities and general youth work sessions for young people

aged 11 – 18 years and up to 25 with SEND

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

The Senior Youth Worker will run ac1vi1es and general youth work sessions for young people
aged 11 – 18 years (up to 25 with Special Educa1onal Needs) at our mul1 service youth
centre, The Junc1on. The centre is open 7 days a week from 4-9pm and includes a mixture of
young people from different backgrounds, some of whom may have disabili1es or addi1onal
needs. The Junc1on and all sessions are free for all young people.

The Senior Youth Worker will help register and supervise young people and run general youth
work sessions and ac1vi1es. If the Centre Manager or Deputy are not working the Senior
Youth Worker is responsible for the overall running of the centre, including locking up at the
end of the session.

Ac,vi,es structure and the role:

The Junc,on

¥ Register young people on arrival
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Set up equipment and ensure refreshments are available for young people
Liaise with venue staff to ensure safety in both library and youth club
Interact with young people and provide a safe and welcoming environment

Follow a structured ac1vity 1metable and deliver ac1vity sessions
Supervise the young people and manage behaviour
Enthuse and get involved in ac1vi1es

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¥ Be proac1ve and lead by example at all 1mes
¥ Help to provide 1:1 support to young people with addi1onal needs.
¥ Assist with the hot meal distribu1on and supervision of young people during HAF

(Holiday Ac1vi1es and Food) Programmes

¥ Help to clear away, wipe down equipment and clean areas in between sessions and

at the end of the evening
Sign out young people at the end of the session
Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding procedures have been followed and
incidents reported.
Lock up and alarm the centre at the end of the shi`

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Duties and Key Responsibilities

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To monitor young people’s welfare throughout the session and to be especially aware
of recorded allergies, physical/mental condi1ons and dietary requirements, and to
follow the procedures in place.
To liaise and communicate effec1vely with the Ac1on4Youth core staff and venue
staff
To have knowledge of and comply with the Data Protec1on Act.
To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety procedures.

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¥ Report any behaviour, conversa1ons or comments which are inappropriate within a

sebng for young people.

¥ Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related

maders.

¥ Work within the guidelines of Ac1on4Youth policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

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Support the con1nued development of quality standards as specified by
Ac1on4Youth.
To have regard for the vision of Ac1on4Youth and to display a commitment to equal
opportuni1es and to the protec1on and safeguarding of children, young people and
vulnerable adults.

Terms and Condi,ons

Place of work:

Transport

High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe HP11
2DH

You will be expected to make your own travel arrangements
to and from the loca1on listed above.

DBS Pre-Employment Check Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

check which will include a barred list check.

Meals and Accommoda,on: Meals and accommoda1on are not provided.

References:

Proof of Eligibility to work
in the UK

Employment will be subject to receiving two sa1sfactory
references
Evidence provided to comply with the
Immigra1on, Asylum and Na1onality Act 2006