JOB SUMMARY

Part Time – Youth Worker 6 hours a week
Term time Mon (Gosport) and Wed (Fort Widley). 15:30-18:30
Extra hours available during school holidays. Transport options can be explored if necessary. Driving License is mandatory

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of youth sessions across both Oarsome Chance sites.
• Support the delivery of various activities to young people and to support them in their social and emotional needs.
• Contribute to the planning of activities run during sessions.
• Be a positive team member within the staff team, taking personal responsibility for ensuring good morale and positive working relations.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all the young people supported at Oarsome Chance.
• Encourage and enable young people to participate in a range of activities and to support them in the development of their personal and social skills.
• To inform the line manager of any personal or safeguarding concerns relating to the session, as well as being able to identify the personal needs of young people.

Essential Skills:

• Prior experience in supporting young people with neurodiversity and SEN.
• Ability to effectively challenge young people’s language and behaviours.
• Ability to contribute creative ideas and solutions.
• Be proactive and able to engage with young people through activities.
• Have a friendly, positive and welcoming mindset.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Participate in all required training and staff meetings.
• Good knowledge and commitment to safeguarding young people.
• An awareness of issues young people are faced with.
• Understanding and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with both adults and young people.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to organise own time and work on own initiative, maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries.

Desirable Skills:

• Be willing to take part in Outdoor Activities.

• Sharing of unique skillset and hobbies to aid in programme development. (music, media, creative arts, etc.)

• UK driving license is mandatory
  Application deadline: 21/07/2025
  Interview Starting from 23/07/2025
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: £14.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/07/202

• Assist in the delivery of youth sessions across both Oarsome Chance sites.
• Support the delivery of various activities to young people and to support them in their social and emotional needs.
• Contribute to the planning of activities run during sessions.
• Be a positive team member within the staff team, taking personal responsibility for ensuring good morale and positive working relations.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all the young people supported at Oarsome Chance.
• Encourage and enable young people to participate in a range of activities and to support them in the development of their personal and social skills.
• To inform the line manager of any personal or safeguarding concerns relating to the session, as well as being able to identify the personal needs of young people