Airplay Worker (Bank Staff/ Zero Hours 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

We are excited to be looking for an Airplay Worker to join our team at YMCA Leeming, RAF Leeming. The post holder will work on a bank staff/ zero hours/ flexible working basis. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of our childrens and youth work within the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay Project on RAF Leeming. The children’s work is delivered through our BEN Clubs working with children aged 5-7 years old and our youth work is delivered through Airplay youth sessions working with young people aged 8-18 years old.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Primarily to support the Station Youth Worker with the delivery of the Airplay youth sessions and occasional BEN Club
• 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 5-18years, 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, primarily BEN Club, and promote good practice in a professional and inclusive manner.
• Attend appropriate meetings related to youth and play work activities internally and with partner organisations.
• Support the Station Youth Worker in compiling regular reports to monitor progress.
• Play an active part in the induction, supervision and appraisal processes and in identifying training and development needs.
• 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.