Senior Youth Engagement Worker
YMCA Norfolk
Norwich, NR3 2HF
Job Description
Job Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you believe every child deserves a safe, fun, and inspiring space to grow, learn, and thrive? If so, we want YOU to be part of our team!
YMCA Norfolk has youth clubs across the county - and we're looking for a dynamic, creative and committed Senior Youth Engagement Worker to help lead the way.
This is not your average 9–5. You’ll be at the heart of our youth clubs, delivering high-energy sessions, building meaningful relationships with young people, and leading a team of passionate sessional workers. You’ll help shape a programme that’s bursting with creativity, opportunity, and fun – giving young people experiences they might not otherwise have.
You'll also:
Deliver youth work across multiple sites in Norfolk
Manage and support a team of youth workers and volunteers
Champion youth voice and participation
Use your flair for social media and community outreach to boost engagement
Be a key safeguarding lead and uphold our high standards of care and inclusion
Further information can be found at – Senior Youth Engagement Worker Job Description
The Organisation
YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders.
What you’ll need to succeed
Bags of energy and a genuine love for working with young people
Experience in youth work and team leadership
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A creative mindset and a can-do attitude
A full driving licence and access to your own transport
A Level 3 qualification in youth work (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable, but your passion and experience are what really count.
For more information on this role, please contact careers@ymcanorfolk.org.
Benefits
Health Care Plan
34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
Health and wellbeing events and activities
Family friendly policies
In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
Regular line management and support
Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery
If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and heart to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary
£14.36 per hour (£10,454.08 per annum)
Attendance
Part time - Evenings
Hours
14 hours per week
How to apply
Complete an application via our website - https://ymcanorfolk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5586815c-7c3c-4052-8e54-350fe24e732a