Youth Worker – Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy
About the role
Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy (NPBA) is seeking three experienced Youth Workers to support young people in Hebden Bridge.
From 1st September 2025, we’ll be opening our new, fully accessible premises on Holme Street and are looking for Youth Workers to help run informal youth club sessions twice a week, between the end of the school day and the start of our youth boxing classes. We’re creating a dedicated space that young people can use just for themselves - a relaxed, safe environment where they can hang out with their peers after school. Youth Workers will not be expected to support with boxing, gym equipment or classes. The focus is on informal engagement, light-touch mentoring, safeguarding, and signposting to relevant services where needed.
About NPBA
NPBA is the UK’s first women-led boxing club. Based in Hebden Bridge, we use boxing to promote physical and mental wellbeing, social inclusion, and community connection. While we prioritise services for women and girls, we welcome everyone to train in a positive, empowering and inclusive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Build supportive, trusting relationships with young people
- Supervise and engage young people informally
- Be a visible, friendly presence and offer light-touch mentoring
- Liaise with NPBA coaches and management regarding any safeguarding concerns
- Signpost young people to relevant local services as needed
- Maintain basic records and attend regular check-ins with the General Manager and Welfare Director
Essential criteria
- Experience supporting young people’s social, emotional and mental health
- Experience delivering face-to-face youth or community work
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- Knowledge of local services and confidence in signposting
- A confident, calm and resilient personality aligned with NPBA’s values
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check and provide two references
Terms
- Contract: Employed, with a 3-month probation period
Positions Available: Two roles
- Position 1: 4 hours per week
Girls Session (Ages 11+): Wednesdays, 3–5pm (term-time only)
Boys Session (Ages 11+): Thursdays, 3–5pm (term-time only)
- Position 2: 2 hours per week
- Either the Girls Session on Wednesdays or the Boys Session on Thursdays, 3–5pm (term-time only)
- Pay: £15.00 per hour
- Location: Holme Street, Hebden Bridge
- Start date: 1st September 2025
- Contract funded until: July 2027
To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover email outlining your experience and interest in the role to [email protected].
In your application, please clearly state whether you are applying for:
- Position 1 (4 hours per week)
- Position 2 (2 hours per week)
- Either position.
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 11th August, 12pm
- Interview date: Thursday 21st August, between 11:30am and 2:30pm
- Interview notification: If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Thursday 14th August
- Start date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
To find out more about NPBA, visit: www.northernpowerhouseboxing.org.uk
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: Aug2025YW
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
