Youth & Play Workers
The Role:
* To deliver high-quality engaging activities in line with Pro Touch SA’s values and identity.
* Deliver or support the delivery of a curriculum of social education workshops designed to improve participants’ confidence, employability, and personal development through sports, arts and crafts, games, etc.
* To help create a fun and safe street reds environment that is inspiring, dynamic, challenging and educational.
* Attend staff training and CPD as and when required
* Ensure that the Foundation’s code of conduct is upheld in all activities, delivery, and physical appearance.
* Uphold the Pro Touch’s Safeguarding policy and guidelines to ensure all young people are safe and looked after.
* Be aware of and uphold risk assessment procedures for each venue worked at including Covid- safety guidelines.
* Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the purpose of the role and its level of responsibility, including the need to work at alternative venues.
The Person "You":
Education and Qualifications
* Minimum A levels of education or any National Governing Body (NGB) in child education/ SEND.
* First Aid qualification (if you don't have a valid one we will recommend courses for you to attend before you start work)
* A full clean UK Driving license is desirable and access to good public transport - is desirable
* Youth/Playwork qualification - desirable
Experience
* Experience working (paid or volunteering) with children and young people, preferably within a charitable, school or sporting environment
* Experience in positively engaging with young people in an educational, sporting or youth/play work setting
* Experience and confidence working with disengaged young people
* Experience in managing confrontation and conflict - desirable
Personal Attributes
* A passion for working with children, young people and hard-to-reach groups
* Self-driven individual who brings life and energy to their delivery
* Ability to be a positive role model
* Ability to adapt and diversify delivery in programmes
* Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member
* Punctual and reliable
* Flexible
PTSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk in our workplace.
Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level.
It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.
PTSA positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help.
Why not learn more about some of our programmes and projects, and enjoy the promotional videos.
- Summer Holiday 2022 programme documentary link.
- Camden Youth Football League promotional video
- Pro Touch SA - Pro Invitational International Festival Final 2017
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Pro Touch SA Community Interest Company. Registered in England and Wales No. 10675065
We are affiliated and associated members with London Youth, Middlesex FA, Sported UK, Street Games UK, Sport & Recreation Alliance, Sporting Equals and UK Youth.
We've successfully secured accreditation from FA Charter Standard, Camden Active and Active Westminster Marks.