LOCATION: Shildon, exact location to be confirmed
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: £10.50 – £12.42
HOURS: 5 hours
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term
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
Do you have experience working within a youth work role? Do you have a passion for working within an organisation that is committed to ensuring all belong, contribute and thrive in their community? If you said yes to these questions, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Youth Work Team to join our wider team in a variety of roles for 12 months fixed term. In these roles, you will support the development and delivery of our work within Shildon, ensuring that all our work aims to support and empower children, young people & the wider community. You will deliver high-quality youth work and engagement, working in partnership with key stakeholders and local agencies while reflecting the needs of the young people we serve.
Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety, Birthday off and enhanced holiday.
To be successful, it is essential that you have relevant experience and or relevant qualifications in youth work, ideally a level 5 youth work qualification or a willingness to work towards this, recent relevant Training and Continued Professional Development. Additionally, it is essential that you have a flexible approach to your working hours, working hours will include daytime, evenings, weekends and some bank holidays.
Our mission is to create a community where everyone is healthy, happy and connected. We seek to champion those that have no voice and support those that need it most. Employing nearly 100 members of staff across various locations, we are ambitious, vibrant and visionary.
For full details of what we’re looking for, please contact us.
If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us and ask for Rachel Dyne by email 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 ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we may close the advert early if we receive a lot of applications.
Interview process: One Stage Interview with a task (the task will be detailed to those invited to 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 get in contact.
https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e
Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time 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.
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Why work for YMCA North Tyneside?
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Subject to age and in line with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
Employer Assistance Programme
Access to a confidential Employer Assistance Programme (which includes a suite of Legal and Health Information)
GP Helpline
Access to 24hr GP Helpline
Café Discount
10% Discount at YMCA Café
Nursery Discount
10% Discount on Fees at YMCA Day Nursery
Gym Membership
Free unlimited Gym membership for YMCA Gym
Staff Development
A nurturing environment where staff are encouraged to learn and grow as individuals
Making a Difference
Be a part of an established organisation that helps transform the lives of young people
Patterdale Discount
Staff discount on short breaks in the Lake District at Patterdale Hall Estate
Interested?
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Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business and must be available for occasional overtime.
If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Ian (Nursery Manager) or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail. We have various roles available so please get in touch to learn more about our fantastic opportunities to join our Nursery family!
All interviews will be fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the tools and technologies which will enable you to do your best work remotely when required. Our longer-term focus remains on a culture of flexibility and encouraging colleagues to maintain a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.