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Are you passionate about empowering young people to find their voice, realise their potential, and shape their own futures? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new opportunities to connect, inspire, and make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you. YMCA Norfolk is looking for an enthusiastic, committed Youth Engagement Worker to join our inspiring Kick the Dust project—an innovative programme using heritage-based activities to spark creativity, confidence and personal development in young people.
Job Responsibility:
Engage and inspire young people through creative, heritage-focused activities as part of the Kick the Dust programme
Champion youth participation, ensuring young people feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions about their lives
Build strong relationships with partner agencies and colleagues, putting young people at the heart of project development
Promote personal development, encouraging residents to explore opportunities, grow in confidence and develop new skills
Ensure high-quality, person-centred support, meeting performance and contractual requirements while upholding YMCA Norfolk’s values
Work within clear professional boundaries, including lone working protocols and safeguarding policies
Requirements:
A natural engager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confident working with young people from diverse backgrounds
Organised, proactive and able to manage time and projects effectively
Skilled in youth participation and group facilitation
Experienced in partnership or multi-agency settings
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Able to work independently while being a great team player
In sympathy with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA
Solid working knowledge of youth work practices
A good level of digital competency (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
A commitment to ongoing professional development
Nice to have:
A JNC qualification in youth work
A full driving licence
What we offer:
Health Care Plan
34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
Health and wellbeing events and activities
Family friendly policies
In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
Regular line management and support
Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery