HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM YOUTH ZONE

Job Role: Rec Youth Worker Location: WEST Youth Zone, 2 EdCityWalk, London W12 7TFSalary: 13.85p/hContract: Up to 20 hours (available across Evenings and Weekends)Reporting to: Junior or Senior Club ManagerWhereEveryoneSticksTogetherHammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of widedisparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vastdifference between those living in different parts of our boroughcan lead to radically different life outcomes. WEST Youth Zoneis a vital provision that has already made a huge impact on thelives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling theplaying field for our young people. “WEST” Youth Zone, named Where Everyone SticksTogether by local young people, opened in April 2024. AtWEST, we believe all young people in West London should havethe opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose andbe able to explore where it can take them. Our Youth Zone is a purpose-built space fizzing with energy andcrammed with incredible facilities. Staffed by talented, skilledand dedicated youth workers who truly believe in youngpeople, helping them see what they could achieve, and givingthem the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it. Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s eveningsand weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer asafe and active space for young people to flourish in theirleisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they cangrow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole communitycan be proud of, and you can be part of that journey. We give 8 to 19-year-olds, (and up to 25 for young people withadditional needs) affordable access to a broad range of sport,arts and mental health support, and employability services,designed to empower them to lead healthier, positive andmore active lives – raising their aspirations for themselves andtheir community.2000+OVER 2000MEMBERSABOUT WEST50P ENTRYOPENED APRIL2024£5£5 ANNUALMEMBERSHIP£1BITE CITY HOTMEALTo become part of a forward thinking, innovative and motivated team and assist withthe delivery of all aspects of the youth zone sessions with young people.To work well in a team bringing fresh skills & ideas to the current offer.To motivate, encourage and support young people to try activities and participatefully in sessions.To make the environment fun and a place the place young people want to be. To encourage attendance and participation in rec activities, particularly by youngpeople who are disengaged or do not usually participate in sessions. To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values andprinciples of WEST Youth Zone.To be able to deliver fun, engaging and innovative activities that help contribute toyoung people developing life skills.Deliver, facilitate, and encourage young people to try a range of activities for youngpeople that encompass our Try, Train, and Team ethos.Planning and delivering projects for young people to take part in, again with the Try,Train, Team ethos in mind.To encourage and ensure young people are at the heart of the planning and deliveryof the Rec Programme.To support young people, coaching them to achieve their full potential within theirgiven roles.To be able to think on your feet and deliver an activity with minimal equipment andto be resourceful. Ability to enthuse others including core staff, youth workers,volunteers, and young people. To deal with any problems that arise during Youth Zone sessions.Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the young people who attendWEST Youth Zone.Understand the needs of WEST Youth Zone and communicate them in a clear,consistent way to the young people, parents and guardians.Work within the performance framework of WEST Youth Zone and OnSide. Every young person has challenges, and most need an escape in some way. The purpose ofthis role is to develop and deliver an exciting, engaging and inclusive programme of activitieswhich will engage young people aged 8 – 19 years (up to 25 for young people with additionalneeds) at WEST Youth Zone. Youth workers plan and deliver high quality youth work thatsupports young people in their personal, social and educational development. The role willrequire you to assist with our Juniors (8-12 yrs) or Seniors (13-19, up to 25 with additionallearning needs). You will be supporting our young people in accessing the range of fantasticactivities that we have on offer.Open 7 days a week including school holidays, WEST Youth Zone’s purpose is to help youngpeople grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults. Our state-of-the-art buildingprovides young people with a range of activities, giving young people the opportunity to trynew things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff andvolunteers. You will be working in the Rec, which is an integral part and considered the heartbeat of the Youth Zone. THE ROLECORE RESPONSIBILITIESCORE RESPONSIBILITIES CONT.PUNCTUAL &RELIABLEPOSITIVE ROLEMODEL TOYOUNG PEOPLEENTHUSIASTIC &CHEERFULRepresent WEST Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internalcolleagues, and external partners.To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing YouthZone membership.To adhere to WEST Youth Zone Youth's mission and deliver high quality youth workthat supports young people in their personal, social and educational development.To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at WEST Youth Zone.To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing YouthZone membership. To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people at all times. To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare andsafety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any childprotection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguardingpolicies, procedures and practice (training to be provided). Comply with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, with particular reference toSafeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity. Carry out any other duties and admin as requested by management.SECTION CRITERIAREQUIREMENTEXPERIENCEExperience of working with groups of young people aged 8 to 19, or upto aged 25 with a disability.EssentialExperience of delivering group actvities and working with large groups ofYoung PeopleEssentialExperience of working in a team as well as independently EssentialExperience of running competitions, tournaments and showcase eventsDesirableExperience of working with Young People from diverse backgrounds  andwith additional needsEssentialYouth Work Level 2 or 3 QualificationDesirableSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES Ability to deliver high quality arts programmes with young people whoface social exclusion, disadvantage and disaffection and manage such agroup.EssentialAbility to work as part of a team and use own initiative.EssentialAbility to plan and evaluate the programme of activities, including sessionplans for both universal session and events.EssentialFlexibility and willingness to cover events, holidays and staff absencesEssentialAbility to communicate with Young People, parents, team members andmembers of the public.EssentialAbility to engage and build positive relationships with Young People,including disengaged and disadvataged Young People.EssentialSECTION CRITERIA ContinuedREQUIREMENTEXPERIENCEKnowledge of Safeguarding best practice, Health and Safety and DiversityAwarenessEssentialEnhanced DBS and committed to Safeguarding Children EssentialKnowledge of Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Diversity Awareness.EssentialUnderstanding the principles of working with Young People, the issuesaffecting their lives and knowledge of their needs. DesirableExcellent Time Management and Organisation Skills EssentialA willingness to work unsociable hours when requiredEssentialWillingness to work Weekends and EveningsEssentialDIVERSE TEAM33 DAYS LEAVE(PRO-RATA)TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESFREE GYM ACCESSWORKPLACE PENSIONBENEFITSAPPLICATION PROCESS To apply, send your CV and application form torecruitment@westyouthzone.orgInterviews will be ongoing and applications will close once anoffer of employment is made.WEST Youth Zone are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children, young people, andvulnerable groups. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBScheck. OUR VALUESCOLLABORATION We create and nurture strong, creative partnerships, working togetherto achieve better results and outcomes for young people.AMBITIONWe are passionate and driven in taking on new challenges, embracingnew ideas and exceeding our ambitions for young people, the YouthZones and our local communities.EXCELLENCE We encourage ourselves and each other to be thebest we can be through continuous learning andimprovement, and a focus on finding solutions.YOUNGPEOPLEFIRST Young people are at the heartof everything we do, inspiringand challenging us to deliverservices that exceed theirneeds and challenge them to bethe best they can be.RESPECT We act with honesty and integrity,celebrating diversity across the wholeorganisation and caring about eachother, our young people and theYouth Zone environment.