Community Children And Youth Worker

Overview

Community Children and Youth Worker — Woodside, South Bradford. Salary: £12.35 per hour. Permanent, Part time, 20 hours per week.

Start Date:

March/April 2026. Closing date 13th March. One In A Million Charity is looking to appoint a Community Activator to develop and deliver engaging activities for children and young people aged 5-18 across the Woodside area of South Bradford.

Working across One In A Million offices at BCAFC, Woodside Community Centre and other community locations across the Bradford district, you will support programmes designed to raise aspirations, confidence, wellbeing and life skills through sports, arts and enterprise activities.

• Plan, develop and deliver kids and youth sessions including clubs, holiday programmes and targeted community activities
• Deliver and support activities linked to sports, arts and enterprise development
• Engage and mentor children and young people to support personal growth and wellbeing
• Support development pathways which may lead to accreditations or qualifications
• Supervise volunteers, apprentices and sessional coaches during activities
• Support trips, visits and enrichment opportunities
• Encourage youth voice and participation within the community
• Identify families who may require additional support and signpost services where appropriate
• Maintain accurate attendance records using internal systems
• Complete risk assessments for all sessions
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies
• Maintain programme equipment and resources
• Build partnerships with schools, youth services and community organisations
• Attend team meetings and required training sessions

Essential

• Ability to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners
• Commitment to supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young people
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding
• Ability to accurately record information using IT systems

Desirable

• Experience working with children or young people aged 5-18
• Experience delivering community-based activities or engagement programmes
• Knowledge of youth development approaches
• Experience using management information systems to record outcomes
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain prior to starting)

• Right to work in the UK required
• Enhanced DBS check essential
• One In A Million Charity is committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality of opportunity
• Interested? Please apply with your latest CV. If you meet the requirements of the position a full application pack will be sent out to you, outlining the position in more details and how to submit an application form.
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