RESPECT
COMPASSION
GROWTH

Lead Youth Worker - Airplay

Salary £27,722.00 (Pro-rata £13,306.56)
Location RAF Valley
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This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Can you inspire, energise and motivate children aged 5-18 years?

Do you enjoy making a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

Are you keen to work with a friendly team where your contributions will be valued and you will be treated with respect?

Airplay is the RAF Benevolent Fund's (RAFBF) flagship youth support programme. Airplay clubs are delivered by YMCA at 23 RAF Stations across the UK, providing a range of groups, activities and opportunities for children and young people aged from 5 up to 18.

Hours and pay: we need you to join us as the Station Youth Worker at RAF Valley. Leading your team of youth workers to deliver youth and play work sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during term time. Holiday session delivery times may differ as you will develop a holiday programme to meet the needs of the community alongside the Airplay staff team, Young People and local RAF Community Support team.

The role is for 18 hours a week and planning, preparation and administration times can be flexible and agreed with your line manager.


Hours per week: 18
Working Pattern: Flexible, to include Tuesday and Thursday evenings

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities


This is a  Part Time role. 
Hours per week:  18
Working Pattern: Flexible to include Tuesday and Thursday evenings

One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade, via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive, three-day Kickstarter Event.

By the end of these three days, there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas, which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.

These include:

  • Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
  • Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
  • Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
  • Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
  • Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
  • Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
  • Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
  • Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
  • Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
  • Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
  • A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity, and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.

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About Us

One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.

One YMCA’s Youth Work covers a diverse range of services and activities across Herts, Beds and Bucks as well as on a national scale through programmes such our work with young people at RAF Stations through Airplay.

We are committed to supporting young people to belong, contribute and thrive in mind, body and spirit through our Youth Work offer. We deliver a range of universal open access youth clubs, sports and arts groups, mentoring, tailored targeted work and commissioned projects.

By joining the One YMCA’s Youth and Airplay teams you will be part of an organisation committed to working alongside young people to improve their lives and their communities. We offer access to a range of training and development opportunities, including Youth Work apprenticeships, to ensure our teams can enhance their skills and grow our offer to young people.    

One YMCA’s work is not just limited to youth but also covers a wide range of services which include include:

  • Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
  • Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
  • Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
  • Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
  • Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
  • Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
  • Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
  • Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford

Our Values

We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong

We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute

We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive

Current Benefits

  • Health Cash Plan

Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.

  • EAP & Doctorline

Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical, legal, and domestic issues.

  • Rewards & Discounts

Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.

  • Simply health plan

covers various medicals costs including optical, dental costs

  • Volunteer program

Opportunities to volunteer through Mission 25 program

  • Additional annual leave

Opportunity to accrue additional leave, up to 5 days

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