Sessional Youth Worker
Job title: Sessional Youth Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Employment type: Part-time
Working hours: 8 Hours per week (Wednesday-Thursday)
Salary: £5,287.44 per annum
Application closing date: 8th February 2026
Interview date(s): 12th February 2026
About us:
YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
About the position:
We are looking for a Sessional Youth Worker to assist in the planning and delivery of youth and children’s programs and activities for 5–17-year-olds, creating a fun and stimulating atmosphere where young people can explore new ideas and learn new skills. As part of the role, you will work within the youth department, assisting the youth development coordinator in providing youth work sessions.
This role will involve:
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of youth work sessions for ages 5-17 years
- Encouraging young people to participate in activities and help them develop their skills and confidence
- Ensuring safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed and reported on YMCAB online system
- Mentoring and supporting young people during sessions
- Building positive and appropriate relationships with young people while being a positive role model
What we’re looking for:
You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.
Skills, competencies and personal attributes:
- Be able to build positive relationships with young people of all ages
- The ability to work directly with individuals and groups of young people, guiding them and developing their skills, capabilities and passions
- Be able to set clear boundaries with young people/volunteers
- Clear communication and organisation skills
- Good teamwork and leadership skills
- Good time management and self-motivated
Qualifications and experience:
- At least two years’ experience of working with children and young people (essential)
- Experience in creating an atmosphere where young people can have fun, explore new ideas, learn new skills, learn respect and develop social skills (essential)
- A level 3 qualification in safeguarding children and young people (essential)
- Experience which demonstrates the ability to effectively deliver and evaluate activities which enhance the wellbeing of young people (essential)
- Experience of working with under-represented or hard to reach young people (desirable)
- Full driving licence (desirable)
- Experience of mentoring one-to-one sessions and small group work (desirable)
- An understanding of children’s and young people’s mental health and wellbeing (desirable)
If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
- Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
- Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
- Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change.
Additional information:
- The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
- Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
- The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
- If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
- Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.