Vacancies
As a new charity in Warrington, we will be recruiting a fantastic team passionate about making a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people. If you have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to be part of this exciting work coupled with the skills that our roles require, we would love to work with you.
Warrington Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Pre-employment checks will be required for all roles.
Volunteer Collection Box Coordinator/Driver
Job Title: Volunteer Collection Box Coordinator/Driver
Hours: Suggested time commitment - 8 hours per week
Salary: Volunteer role
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
As a charity, we depend heavily on the generosity of our Community, and collection boxes are a great way of gathering small donations from local venues and building relationships and awareness, which can lead to significant support over time. This role will require a confident and organised individual, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work from their own initiative with a proactive approach.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO BE DOING?
• Research into local businesses for collection box placements.
• Making contact with businesses to ask about placements.
• Use of our internal database to store and record information about box placements
• Have a basic understanding of charity law around collections and donations.
• Building positive relationships with local business owners.
• Manage the Youth Zones stock of collection aids.
• Regular contact with box placements to understand when they may need emptying or replacing.
• Stewardship, sending letters of thanks and certificates with donation amounts to vendors as required
• Cash handling and associated processes.
• Liaising with the Volunteer Driver about locations and details.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU & OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?
The Youth Zone costs over £2.4million each year and provides over 8500 young people locally, with a safe space and access to 21 st Century Youth Facilities you will be playing a key part in helping to generate the vital income in support of this and will in turn be supporting the young people from across Warrington.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Is adaptable and empathetic
- Is a proactive and driven individual.
- Shares the same values as Warrington Youth Zone
- Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please email Volunteer@wyz.org.uk
Please note that for this role you need to be at least 18 yrs, hold a full UK License and be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check if required.
For information regarding how we process your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/
ASPIRE Support Worker (Personal care & no personal care)
Job Title: ASPIRE Support Worker (Personal care & no personal care)
Hours: Fixed Term - part-time & full-time during school holidays
Salary: See job description form for more information
Location: Foxwood School, Woolston
THE ROLE
OnSide Warrington Youth Zone is aiming to recruit highly motivated, innovative people to the role of Aspire Support Worker (delivering personal care or none personal care). They will play a vital role working alongside the support staff and Aspire Club Team to provide disability holiday club provision in the Warrington area. Our programmes are focused on children and young people with additional needs aged 6-19.
We are looking for creative and energetic individuals to inspire, engage and motivate young people through holiday club programmes.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of supporting and engaging young people in a youth work setting. They will have experience of working with young SEND young people to ensure the safe delivery of all sessions.
The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities. In return, you will receive a rewarding and challenging opportunity with a charity that is committed to the social and personal development of young people and work within a highly focussed team to contribute towards the growth of OnSide Warrington Youth Zone.
To apply, please complete the application form or send an up-to-date CV and return it to
recruitment@wyz.org.uk or apply via our website at Work for Us. In addition, please let us know
of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection
process.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
For information regarding how we process your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/
