Youth Work Assistant

Barlanark Greyfriars Church
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Greyfriars Barlanark Church – Rock Solid Drop-In Youth Project
Fridays, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: Greyfriars Barlanark Church, Glasgow, G33 4RY
Commitment: Weekly or Regularly on Friday evenings, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM, 4 month minimum commitment

About Rock Solid:
Rock Solid is a vibrant drop-in youth project designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for young people in the Barlanark community. We offer a range of activities, including games, discussions, creative arts, and mentorship opportunities to support and encourage young people in their personal and social development. We support P4 to S1 from 6 pm to 7.30 pm and S2+ from 8 pm to 9.30 pm every Friday (excluding School Holidays).

About the Role:
As a Youth Work Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting and engaging with young people who attend the Rock Solid Drop-In. You will help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere, facilitate activities, and build meaningful relationships with the young people to encourage their personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:
•Welcome and engage with young people in a friendly and approachable manner.
•Support and facilitate games, discussions, and creative activities.
•Build positive relationships with young people, providing encouragement and guidance.
•Help ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
•Assist in setting up and tidying away equipment and materials.
•Work alongside the youth work team to support the vision and values of Rock Solid.
•Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Training & Support:
•Induction and ongoing training will be provided.
•Opportunity to develop skills and experience in youth work.
•Supervision and support from experienced youth leaders.

Application Process
We will ask Applicants to complete an application form and meet for an informal chat. We will also be looking for two references before moving forward with applications. This role is subject to completing and registering a satisfactory PVG check. As a Church, we have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, parents or carers, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative, and high-performing teams.

Experience required

• A passion for working with young people and making a difference in their lives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative when needed.
• A patient, understanding, and supportive approach.
• Experience in youth work or equivalent (formal or informal) is desirable but not essential.

Travel details

By Bus:

Several bus routes serve the area near the church:

Bus 41: Operates between Lochend Road and West Nile Street, with a stop at Hallhill Road, approximately a 7-minute walk to the church.
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Bus 38B: Runs from Baillieston to Glasgow, passing through Barlanark.
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Bus 60A: Connects Castlemains to Clydebank, with stops near Barlanark.
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These services operate regularly throughout the day, providing convenient access to the church.

Travel expenses

Return tickets for travel to and from Barlanark Greyfriars Church will be covered, with a contribution to daily/weekly tickets up to the value of a comparable return ticket. Meals are provided by our leaders between sessions; please make us aware of any dietary requirements or allergens in advance.

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