Posted 16 July, 2026
Job Title: Youth worker - Sports
Warrington Youth Zone
Warrington, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: fdb2f2743eabfcf6
Job Description
Overview To develop and deliver an exciting, inclusive programme of activities that engages young people aged 7 to 25 years with additional needs. You will design and oversee a robust, engaging and accessible offer, ensuring all young people are supported to participate meaningfully in activities of their choice. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of support workers, youth workers and volunteers, providing clear direction, coaching and day‑to‑day guidance to ensure the highest quality of provision. Support staff to deliver fun, inclusive activities and meet more complex needs such as personal care and medication support safely and effectively. Be responsible for the delivery of the Youth Zone’s Springboard sessions, held on Sunday mornings for both junior and senior members, ensuring these sessions are well‑planned, inclusive and tailored to meet a wide range of needs. Oversee the coordination and delivery of 1:2:1 support sessions during the week (one junior and one senior session), ensuring appropriate staffing, planning and delivery to meet individual support needs. Use facilities and resources effectively to create a safe, engaging and supportive environment, building young people’s confidence, independence and capacity to engage in meaningful activities. Lead on ensuring that the Youth Zone and wider team consistently deliver inclusive practice across all sessions, promoting high standards and continuous improvement in SEND provision. Coordinate and deliver the Aspire programme, providing specialist holiday club provision for young people with SEND in partnership with Warrington Borough Council, including planning and delivery across the Youth Zone and satellite sites and ensuring all activities meet regulatory requirements and best practice standards. From time to time, lead and collaborate with the wider team on additional annual events to raise a positive profile of Warrington Youth Zone and the wider objectives. Requirements Requires an Enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr