Relief Youth Worker

Reference: LSD206

Salary: £12.21 per hour

0 hour contract

YMCA Black Country locations as required – including YMCA City Gateway and Dudley outreach locations

We are looking to appoint multiple Relief Youth Workers to support the delivery of our Youth projects across the Black Country.
Our HAF provisions take place after school and during the school holidays at YMCA City Gateway, Wolverhampton. Working with young people aged 5–16, the Y’s Youth programme aims to improve their mental wellbeing and resilience. We provide a range of activities for young people to enjoy that also provide opportunity for conversations with a trusted adult.
Our Wren’s Nest Navigator project provides targeted interventions with individuals and families within Wren’s Nest, Dudley. Our project works closely with the residents to find out what support they need, and we develop sessions with them to help them to thrive. These sessions take place across Wrens Nest at various outreach locations.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• Wellbeing Support
• All day refreshments – tea, coffee etc
• Being part of a growing business, in a growing sector
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before starting the role.

Closing Date:
15^th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA Application form to ensure you are considered for this role – you can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support with this. We do not accept CV’s.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.