Community Children and Youth Worker

Community Children and Youth Worker

Woodside, South Bradford

Salary: £12.35 per hour

Permanent, Part time, 20 hours per week

Start Date: March/April 2026

Closing date 13th March

One In A Million Charity is looking to appoint a Community Activator to develop and deliver engaging activities for children and young people aged 5–18 across the Woodside area of South Bradford.

Working across One In A Million offices at BCAFC, Woodside Community Centre and other community locations across the Bradford district, you will support programmes designed to raise aspirations, confidence, wellbeing and life skills through sports, arts and enterprise activities.

The Role

You will:

Plan, develop and deliver kids and youth sessions including clubs, holiday programmes and targeted community activitiesDeliver and support activities linked to sports, arts and enterprise developmentEngage and mentor children and young people to support personal growth and wellbeingSupport development pathways which may lead to accreditations or qualificationsSupervise volunteers, apprentices and sessional coaches during activitiesSupport trips, visits and enrichment opportunitiesEncourage youth voice and participation within the communityIdentify families who may require additional support and signpost services where appropriateMaintain accurate attendance records using internal systemsComplete risk assessments for all sessionsFollow safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policiesMaintain programme equipment and resourcesBuild partnerships with schools, youth services and community organisationsAttend team meetings and required training sessions

About You

Essential

Ability to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children and young peopleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to build positive relationships with young people and external partnersCommitment to supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young peopleAbility to problem solve and use initiativeFlexible and adaptable approachCommitment to equality, diversity and safeguardingAbility to accurately record information using IT systems

Desirable

Experience working with children or young people aged 5–18Experience delivering community-based activities or engagement programmesKnowledge of youth development approachesExperience using management information systems to record outcomesFirst Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain prior to starting)

Additional Information

Right to work in the UK requiredEnhanced DBS check essential

One In A Million Charity is committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality of opportunity

Interested? Please apply with your latest CV.  If you meet the requirements of the position a full application pack will be sent out to you, outlining the position in more details and how to submit an application form.

 

 

 

 

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