Children’s and Youth Co-ordinator

About the role

The role is currently part time but TalkActive is looking to expand the hours to a full time role for a committed individual.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Friday Clubs, ensuring a safe inclusive environment
• Plan and deliver fun, developmental activities
• Support children/young people with complex needs
• Lead, support, oversee volunteers/staff
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Contribute to our engagement strategy to reach more families/organisations
• Communicate with parents, carers, and professionals about progress and concerns
• Act as keyholder: open and close the venue, set up sessions, secure the building
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, progress)
• Follow health and safety/safeguarding policies

Requirements

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Understanding of SLCN/SEN—or willingness to learn (training provided)
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Computer literate, with willingness to learn new systems
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check (provided) and complete safeguarding training

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for this role.

Skills

• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Organisational and time-management abilities
• Understanding of SLCN/SEN
• Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Clear communication
• Computer literacy

Benefits

Staff are employed and will be enrolled in our pension scheme. Annual leave will be calculated pro-rata.

Pay

The salary range for this role is £16 to £18 per hour based on a 16 hour working week.

Schedule

Hours: 8–16 hours per week, including our fortnightly Friday Club (6pm–10pm), school holidays: one full activity week per year, plus planning time. Potential for a full-time role within 12 months.