Sessional Senior Youth Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Groundwork South for a Sessional Senior Youth Worker to engage young people in the design and creation of outdoor spaces connected to local youth hubs, created by young people for young people.

We are looking for an individual with experience and knowledge of working with young people and planning activities. You’ll guide and support young people aged 12-18, or up to 24 with additional needs to gain age appropriate practical landscape design, construction and maintenance skills.

The role will support on implementing and quality assuring best practice procedures relating to session delivery, safeguarding, and health and safety in order to achieve a safe environment for young people to grow and develop. You will work in partnership with existing services already embedded in local communities to provide young people with opportunities.

This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their individual potential and enhance their life skills and make positive life choices using conservation and horticulture as a foundation.

A full UK driving licence and/or ability travel to Heathfield is required.

Location: Heathfield Youth Centre, TN21 0UP
Contract: Fixed Term until 30 November 2025
Salary: £13.33 – £14 per hour DOE (£2,426 – £2,548 per annum, FTE £26,000 – £27,300)
Hours: 3.5 hours per week

Please contact [email protected] for an application pack

Closing Date: March 31, 2025