Turning Tides Assistant – Youth Project

Organisation: SAVS

Salary: £24,750 per annum (pro rata)

Role Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week across two/three days

Closing Date: 27/04/2026

Interview Date: 07/05/2026

Turning Tides youth clubs are located on the Balmoral and Woodgrange estates, which are considered to be amongst the most disadvantaged areas of Southend-on-Sea. Sessions are specifically designed to help build young people’s confidence, provide opportunities for community action and improve wellbeing.

Role Description

  • To assist the Team Leader with planning and organising weekly youth club activities that help build confidence, improve quality of life and give young people a voice
  • To support the Team Leader in the delivery of the weekly youth club sessions, and actively get involved with the sessions
  • To attend and assist with the delivery of the annual Hucklow 5-day residential trip (August)
  • To support the Team Leader in carrying out risk assessments before any visits/activities

The successful candidate will be a role model for the children and young people, and have a flexible attitude to working hours.

Role Details

  • 15 hours per week across two/three days– exact hours to be agreed with successful applicant (hrs include 2/3 evenings p/w until approx 7:30pm & occasional weekends)
  • Salary: £24,750 per annum (pro rata). Currently funded until 31 March 2027
  • Additional benefits: parking pass. Upon completion of probation, Birthday leave & Wellbeing day

Further details

Closing Date for applications: 7am on Monday 27 April 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 7 May 2026

If you are not contacted for an interview, then unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (including barred list).

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