Sessional Youth Worker - Arts and Crafts


Company:	BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Barnsley, S71 1DS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Base71 Youth Zone is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about theimportance of giving young people high quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, the Youth Zone’s purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults.

The state of the art £10 million building provides young people with facilities that are second to none delivering over twenty sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. Offering young people the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers

Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about inspiring young people? We’re looking for Sessional Youth Workers – Arts & Crafts to deliver fun, safe, and inclusive sessions at Base71 Youth Zone.

From painting and sculpture to collage, textiles, and crafts, you’ll run activities that encourage young people to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and build confidence. Whether through one-off projects or our ongoing arts programme, you’ll create a welcoming space where young people can express themselves and shape the activities on offer.

You’ll need experience delivering arts and crafts sessions with young people, along with the creativity to plan engaging activities. A relevant arts qualification, experience working with diverse groups (including SEND), and knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion are also essential. Above all, you’ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for inspiring creativity.

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