Youth Work Co-ordinator, Arts and Inclusion (Barnsley Youth Zone)

As Youth Work Coordinator – Art and Inclusion, you will lead the creative heart of Barnsley Youth Zone, curating an inclusive and inspiring programme across our arts, crafts, music, media, and performance spaces. You’ll help young people express themselves, build confidence, and find belonging through creativity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee and deliver a vibrant and inclusive Arts and Inclusion programme, spanning the Arts & Crafts Room, Music Studio, Film & Media Room, and Dance/Drama Studio.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and dynamic environment for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 with additional needs), promoting creativity, personal growth, and wellbeing.

• Lead and support a team of part-time youth workers and volunteers, encouraging a high-quality, inclusive and engaging delivery style.

• Design and coordinate a wide range of activities and events – from performances and exhibitions to skills workshops and creative projects – shaped by young people’s voices.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a smooth transition pathway between Junior and Senior Club sessions, supporting young people at every stage.

• Work with external partners and community organisations to enhance opportunities for creativity, inclusion and youth engagement.

• Monitor and evaluate impact, celebrating young people’s achievements and ensuring quality through OnSide’s Excellence Framework.

• Play an active role in the wider Youth Zone team, supporting evenings, weekends, and holiday programmes to ensure an exciting offer for all.

Read the full role profile here.

About you:

We’re looking for a creative, confident youth professional with a passion for engaging young people through the arts. You will have:

• Experience planning and delivering creative arts-based activities with young people aged 8+.

• A strong commitment to inclusion, with experience working with young people with additional needs.

• Confidence in leading teams and creating a high-energy, supportive environment for staff and volunteers.

• A good understanding of safeguarding, youth development, and community engagement.

• The ability to balance creative vision with strong planning, communication, and evaluation skills.

• A positive, flexible approach with a willingness to work evenings and weekends.

How to apply:

To apply, please email a CV and a cover letter (no more than one page) in response to the person specification including the questions below to recruitment@base71yz.org

1. Why do you want to work for us?
2. Looking at the person specification, briefly describe how your skills and experience (including any lived experience) make you a goo candidate for this role (200 words max)
3. How you demonstrate your commitment to faireness, equity and respect
4. Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
5. Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process
6. This role will be based in the Youth Zone, and therefore requires an Enhanced DBS.

• Do you have any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
• Do you have any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020?

Stage One Interviews: 21 or 22 July 2025
Stage Two Interviews: Likely 28 July 2025 (with our Youth Development Group)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.