Seasonal Youth Leader

Job Title: Seasonal Youth Leader

Location: Various locations in Hampshire & Surrey

Salary: £10.42 - £13.68 per hour (dependent on age/experience)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed-term contract, Zero hours contract

Contract Length: Flexible

Schedule: Day shift, Holidays, Monday to Friday, No weekends

Start Date: Summer Holidays

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Position Overview:

Are you passionate about empowering and mentoring young minds? Do you thrive in creating positive and impactful experiences for youth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Seasonal Youth Leader! As a Youth Leader, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the lives of young individuals through our programmes. Your role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be a positive influence, a mentor, and a guide to young minds during a transformative period in their lives. You will play a crucial role in inspiring and mentoring young participants throughout our programmes. Your responsibilities will include leading engaging sessions, ensuring the well-being of participants, and collaborating with a dynamic team to achieve program objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community and contribute to the personal development of young individuals.

Programmes:

• Holiday Clubs (6-12 year olds)
• Teen Project (12-16 year olds)

Training:

• Staff Training: 25th - 26th July 2025
• Location: Mountbatten School, Romsey, SO51 5SY

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspiration and Role Modelling: Be the inspiration and positive role model that young participants can look up to, offering motivation and support.
• Supervision and Support: Provide supervision, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout our programmes, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Engaging Sessions: Lead sessions that are not just educational but also captivating and empowering, designed to enhance participants' skills and personal development.
• Focus on Well-being: Collaborate with other staff members and Safeguarding Leads to ensure the well-being of participants is a top priority throughout the programmes.
• Effective Communication: Communicate seamlessly with senior staff, colleagues, and venue staff to ensure the seamless operation of the programmes.
• Team Collaboration: Work cohesively with the team to achieve the programme's aims, objectives, and outcomes.
• Administrative Excellence: Handle key administrative tasks, including registers and incident reporting, with precision and efficiency.
• Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding procedures meticulously, addressing concerns promptly in accordance with Personal Best Education policies.
• Guided Reflection: Lead daily guided-reflection sessions, utilising your training to create meaningful moments for participants.
• Activity Engagement: Support participants in fully engaging with the activities on offer, demonstrating and encouraging active participation.

Skills and Experience:

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people, local communities, or charitable causes.
• Excellent verbal communication and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Motivational and encouraging approach to overcoming barriers.
• Understanding of working with diverse community groups.
• Experience in safeguarding and providing pastoral support.

Desirable Skills and Requirements:

• (Desirable) First Aid Qualification.
• (Desirable) Qualification in/working towards teaching, coaching, early years, playwork, youth work, or a related field.

Attributes and Knowledge:

• Passion for working with children and young people to support their personal development.
• Strong leadership qualities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Personal Best Education and National Citizen Service (NCS).

Benefits:

• Gain a transferable Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
• Competitive salary.
• Covered cost of DBS check.
• Opportunities to inspire and positively impact children and young people.
• Be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference within the local community and beyond.

Objective Decision-Making Statement:

At Personal Best Education, we value diversity and inclusion. As a Youth Leader, it's essential to approach your role with objectivity and fairness. While sharing your experiences and opinions can be impactful, we emphasise the importance of remaining unbiased in decision-making. We understand the inevitable influence of personal perspectives, especially when working closely with young people. Your commitment to being objective contributes to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for all participants.

Flexibility Statement:

This job description is designed to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment based on changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Safeguarding:

Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and our recruitment process follows Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Application Process:

To embark on this rewarding journey, please apply and drop us a message and we will send you the link to our application form.

(Note: Applicants must be over 18 years old to be considered for this position.)

For inquiries, contact us at: 01794 510225

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed-term contract, Zero hours contract, Graduate

Contract length:

Flexible

Schedule:

Day shift, Holidays, Monday to Friday, No weekends