Groundwork South

Sessional Senior Youth Worker

Heathfield TN21 0UP

Key information

Pay
£13.45
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
15 Jul 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

About this role

The Sessional Senior Youth Worker will guide and support young people aged 9-16 participating in our four-hour nature-based Holiday Food and Fun activity sessions at Heathfield Youth Hub, providing a safe environment for young people to learn, grow and develop during the school holidays. Also to provide ad hoc cover for our Green Gardening Group on Fridays which engages NEET young people in horticultural and environmental activities this is accessed by young people aged 14-18 or 24 with additional needs.

The role will work in partnership with existing services already embedded in local communities to provide young people with opportunities through the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme. The role will require implementing and quality assuring best practice procedures relating to session delivery, safeguarding and health and safety.

For us safeguarding is a top priority. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, including thorough background checks and safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs for this role