Airplay Worker

Who are we?

YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement.

Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive. 

Job Description

This role will contribute to the successful delivery of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay project on RAF Leeming including AirplayConnect. The role will support the Station Youth Workers primarily in the delivery of Airplay youth sessions on RAF Leeming station. The Airplay project works with children and young people from the age of 8-18 years old. AirplayConnect is a digital platform providing play and youth work activities, resources and opportunities for young people aged 5-18 to connect wherever they are living in the world.

Duties

• Primarily to support the Station Youth Worker with the delivery of the Airplay youth sessions.
• Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of play and youth work activities and a programme of imaginative activities that encourage the active participation of young people from the RAF community in line with the Airplay and Ben Clubs Offer.
• Work as part of a team to deliver youth and Play Work sessions as part of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund’s Airplay Youth Support Service. Delivering flexible, high-quality activities that meet the needs of the young people aged 5-18 years, and their families.
• Assist in promoting opportunities for youth participation by involving young people in the decision-making processes. 
• Maintain effective working relationships and channels of communications with colleagues, children, young people and families.
• Be fully involved in all activities associated with the Airplay provision, and promote good practice in a professional and inclusive manner.
• Attend appropriate meetings related to youth and play work activities. 
• Support the Station Youth Worker in compiling regular reports to monitor progress.
• Follow safeguarding policies and guidelines and record and report concerns using the correct procedure. 
• Assist with ensuring activities are delivered safely ensuring up to date awareness of risk assessments and health and safety. Assist in ensuring the delivery space is safe for children, young people and staff, concerns are reported, and the staff team are proactive in minimising risk.

Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!

Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business.

If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Rachel – Head of Community, or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date: please apply online by 20th January 2025

Interview: If you are successful interviews will be held 29th January 2025

To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.

If you feel that this post is not for you but you are interested in working or gaining experience in a similar role please get in contact and the relevant member of staff will be happy to discuss current vacancy options, other zero hour agreements and Volunteering opportunities.