Youth Leader in Hastings

Hastings Full-Time On-site

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Job Description - Youth Leader

Salary: £13.45 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Location: Hastings-based, with activity delivered across the local area

Contract: minimum 7.5hrs, with up to 16 hours per week anticipated

Reports to: Youth Worker

Job Purpose:

• Help ensure young people have a meaningful voice in the planning, delivery and improvement of Pathways for Progression.

• Engage with young people in Hastings, listen to their views and represent their ideas accurately and respectfully.

• Support activities, events and projects that help young people access education, training and employment opportunities.

• Develop confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills through training, mentoring and practical experience.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Help plan and deliver activities, events and projects for young people.

• Listen to young people and help make sure their views influence project decisions.

• Build positive relationships with young people and encourage them to take part and have their say.

• Work alongside schools, employers, community organisations and project partners.

• Help create accessible social media content, communications and resources.

• Share information about careers, jobs, education, training and other local opportunities.

• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve Pathways for Progression.

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment for everyone.

• Take part in training, supervision, mentoring and team meetings appropriate to the role.

• Follow CXK policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, confidentiality and data protection.

All appointees will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

Essential	Desirable
Qualifications and Training
No formal qualification is required. Applicants must be willing to develop their skills through the training and support provided.	X
A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role	X
Understanding of safeguarding, equality, inclusion and respectful ways of working, or willingness to learn	X
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of Microsoft products, social media or other digital tools used for communication	X
Experience of volunteering, helping in the community, taking part in a youth group or school activity, or supporting other people	X
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ethical - Working with professionalism, honesty and integrity.	X
Passionate - Reaching out enthusiastically to all that need our support.	X
Innovative - Inspiring, enhancing and improving our services.	X
Collaborative - Engaging, supporting and sharing with others.	X
Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic, with a positive approach to helping other young people	X
Able to listen carefully and communicate respectfully with a range of people	X
Willing to share ideas, contribute to discussions and represent young people’s views	X
Able to work as part of a team and build positive relationships	X
Willing to learn, try new things and respond positively to guidance and feedback	X
Committed to making activities welcoming, inclusive and respectful	X
An interest in careers, education, training, employment or improving opportunities for young people	X
Other
Ability and willingness to travel within Hastings to attend activities, events and meetings	X
No criminal convictions that would affect the ability to work with children and young people. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.	X
Aged 16 or over and living, studying or having a clear connection to Hastings	X

Closing date - 2nd November 2026

Shortlisting - 3rd November 2026

Interviewing - 9th November 2026