South Wight Area Youth
Lead Youth Worker
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Lead Youth Worker
Lead Youth Worker
Purpose of the Role
To lead and develop our youth work and ministry for young people aged 8–18 across the South Wight area, enabling them to flourish socially, emotionally, and spiritually while providing opportunities to explore the Christian faith.
Working with the Manager and Trustees, the postholder will help develop the work of SWAY while leading and supporting a part-time Youth Worker and an established volunteer team.
Main Responsibilities
Youth Work and Ministry
- Plan, organise, and lead a range of youth activities and programmes
- Deliver regular:
- Youth clubs
- Drop-ins
- Outreach activities
- Projects
- Build positive and supportive relationships with young people aged 8–18
- Provide mentoring and one-to-one support where appropriate -Encourage young people to explore the Christian faith in creative, relevant, and engaging ways
- Support young people in volunteering and leadership opportunities
- Plan and participate in residentials, camps, and special events
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Schools and Community Engagement
- Build and maintain effective relationships with:
- Schools
- Churches
- Partner organisations
- Deliver:
- Assemblies
- Lunchtime clubs
- After-school activities where appropriate
- Represent SWAY within the wider community and local networks
Leadership and Team Support
- Provide day-to-day support to the part-time Youth Worker and volunteer team
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers
- Develop staff and volunteer rotas and assist in planning programmes and activities
- Work collaboratively with the Manager and Trustees to develop the charity and its vision
- Contribute to reports and information for Trustees and funders
Safeguarding and Administration
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- Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
- Maintain appropriate:
- Records
- Monitoring
- Evaluation information
- Promote equality, inclusion, and wellbeing in all aspects of the work
- Maintain key relationships with statutory and voluntary sector partners
Christian Ethos
- Work in accordance with the aims, values, and Christian ethos of SWAY
- Pray for and with young people, volunteers, and colleagues where appropriate
- Support opportunities for young people to explore and grow in the Christian faith
General
- Undertake relevant training and continuing professional development
- Work flexibly, including regular evenings, weekends, and occasional residential events
- Carry out any other duties as required by the Manager and Trustees
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