Youth Services Coordinator

Haywards Heath Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to

help develop and coordinate youth provision within the town. This is an exciting

opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people, helping to establish activities

and initiatives that encourage participation, wellbeing and positive community

engagement. The role is 10 hours per week, term time only.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and lead engaging weekly Youth Group sessions and activities.
• Build positive relationships with young people, encouraging participation, confidence, personal development and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and support to young people, identifying their needs and signposting to appropriate local services where required.
• Work with young people, colleagues, volunteers and community organisations to develop activities that respond to local needs and interests.
• Support the recruitment, training and management of volunteers and sessional staff where required.
• Develop and regularly review relevant Youth Group policies, procedures and guidance.
• Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, following all safeguarding, health and safety and lone working requirements.
• Manage challenging behaviour appropriately and in line with Council policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance and activity records and complete relevant reporting and funding documentation.
• Monitor Youth Group expenditure and support the management of the budget.
• Record and report accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns in accordance with Council procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Engagement Team and other colleagues to support the ongoing development of youth services in the town.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with young people and children from a range of
• backgrounds.
• Good understanding of the needs and potential barriers faced by young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and respond confidently to challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external organisations.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to working with young people with different needs.
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and the ability to act as a positive role model.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive service provision.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• First Aid and safeguarding qualifications, or willingness to undertake them.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the YouthGroup.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including up to two evenings per week.

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or equivalent, ideally with a relevant JNC-recognised professional youth work qualification.
• Experience of youth outreach or delivering structured youth programmes.
• Experience of safeguarding and working with young people with additional or complex needs.
• Experience of writing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local youth services and support networks.

Application Submission

Please fill out the HHTC Job Application Forms (Part A & B) which can be found on our

website: https://www.haywardsheath.gov.uk/job-vacancies

To submit your application, please send your forms via email to

[email protected]

The deadline to submit is Monday 2nd November at 5pm

Pay: £16.89 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person