** Please apply directly via our website
https://www.base71youthzone.org/get-involved/vacancies/
Opening in early 2026, Base71 Youth Zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment.
Base71 is part of the national OnSide network, which empowers young people across the UK through world-class youth work and inclusive opportunities.
We are looking for individuals to join our team from October 2025 to prepare for our grand opening in 2026.
The Opportunity
As a Sessional Youth Worker in Recreation, you will play a vital part in ensuring that young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme, which could range from pool competitions to organising a debate on mental health or hosting an anti-bullying project. You will be involved in creating a lively, dynamic, creative and fun-loving environment for all young people, whilst also creating a space for young people to explore and discuss some of the big issues of the day.
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and deliver a high-quality programme of activity that is exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly responds to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of members.
· Be a role model to young people, fostering an environment where they feel confident and welcome.
· Encourage attendance and participation in activities, particularly by young people who do not usually participate in art.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate with:
- To be able to think on your feet and create a fun activity with minimal equipment
- Experience in working with young people aged 8 to 19, or 25 with additional needs
- Experience of delivering a range of informal, creative activities to young people.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a ground-breaking organisation that’s redefining youth work in South Yorkshire. We offer:
- A chance to shape the creative programme of a brand-new Youth Zone from the ground up
- A supportive, energetic team culture built around inclusion and creativity
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and leadership
- Real, daily opportunities to empower young people and celebrate their talents
Application Process:
Please note that in line with our Safeguarding Policy, you must be age 21 or over to work in our Senior, Project and Inclusion sessions and 18+ to work on our Junior Sessions.
Please complete the application form and save the application as YOUR FULL NAME and submit your completed application by email to:
recruitment@base71yz.org
Please include in the subject title the job title of the post you have applied for and your full name.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site gym
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/08/2025