Youth Work Coordinator in Horley

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters most? We’re looking for a passionate, driven Youth Work Coordinator (or Senior, dependent on experience) to join our vibrant charity and engage young people in informal learning opportunities that promote their physical, mental, social and emotional development.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, across 5 days to include a minimum of 3 evenings (up to 9pm).

Location: YMCA Horley Young People and Family Centre with work at various venues across East Surrey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, deliver and evaluate YMCA East Surrey Youth Work offer including detached and centre-based activities.
• Coordinate YMCA detached programme – Y Bus and Street Talk – including liaising with partner agencies and driving the Y Bus.
• Coordinate youth work holiday programme, including applying for relevant funding and delivering trips/residentials.
• Actively engage with young people in a wide range of youth work programmes that promote personal and social development.
• Deliver information, advice, and guidance to young people referring to specialist agencies where appropriate.
• Meet with young people to agree action plans to assist with their social and personal development.
• Involve young people in co‑production of all the youth work undertaken.
• Supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending, completing appropriate records of any accidents, injuries or incidents, and any medication administered using MyConcern safeguarding software.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 Youth Worker qualification or equivalent.
• At least 2 years experience leading youth work sessions (centre-based and/or detached).
• Current UK driving licence.
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage young people.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating youth work and informal educational activities.

Benefits:

• Be part of a long‑standing and well‑respected charity.
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees.
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Inclusive workplace: We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility: If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.