YMCA Trinity Group - ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Job Title: Youth & Community Project Worker

Job Reference: YPW-CRE-0226

Location: YMCA Community Hub, The Cresset, Rightwell East, Peterborough, PE3 8DX

This exciting project delivered by YMCA Trinty Group will work with young people, 11-18 (Up to 25 SEN), community members and vulnerable adults across Peterborough to provide a safe and engaging space with a programme of activities to support people to belong, contribute and thrive.

About the role: As Youth & Community Project Worker your role is to create a safe, inclusive and engaging space for young people and the wider community.

You will work closely with the Youth & Community Project Manager and other Project Worker to develop, deliver and evaluate youth and community programmes within our Community Hub which support project aims, meets funding requirements and aligns with YMCA Trinity’s core values.

In this varied role, you will interact with members of the public as Youth & Community Programmes, including: digital hub, community fridge, Youth Club, advice & guidance, in-school outreach and life & career skills.

Please refer to the job description in full, for further details and a summary of the main tasks associated with this role.

Skills and experience

• Have an understanding of holistic development of children and young people
• Significant experience of working with communities/the public, either as a volunteer or in employment
• Ability to engage with young people to their support network as well as the community

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Days and hours 21 hours per week, on Tues/Weds/Thurs. 12-7pm. Subject to change dependent on programme.

Salary £12.53 per hour.

Additional benefits we offer include.

• Competitive rates of pay 
• DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
• Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
• Regular supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Contact Us For further information, please contact Sarah Saxby, Youth Cresset Project Manager on sarah.saxby@ymacatrinity.org.uk or 07521 390606

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our Work With Us page on the company website and complete the full application form. 

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Additional Information

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.

Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities