Airplay Worker (RAF Leeming)

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 Purpose:  

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 BEN Clubs (children’s) and occasionally Airplay youth sessions on RAF Leeming station. The Airplay project works with children and young people from the age of 5-18 years old. BEN Clubs work with children aged 5-7 years and Airplay youth sessions work with young people aged 8-18years. 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 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.

In return the YMCA offers:

• Competitive Salary (subject to age in line with national living wage)
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Group Pension Contribution Scheme
• Access to Employer Assistance Programme (suite of legal and health information)
• Access to GP Helpline
• Generous Holidays (5 weeks plus bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• Paid Volunteering Days
• A nurturing environment where staff are encouraged to learn and grow as individuals
• Be a part of an established organisation that helps transform the lives of young people 

If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact Rachel Dyne (rachel@ymcateesdale.org.uk) by email or HR (hr@ymcanorthtyneside.org) both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.  

Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we may close the advert early if we receive a lot of applications. At the latest we will close the Job on 20th August 2025

 Interview process: One Stage Interview.

Proposed start date: ASAP

 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 (if you have trouble accessing the application form or require a different format, please email hr@ymcanorthtyneside.org).