New College Worcester is a residential school and college for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet need according to their own EHCP in three key areas: academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community.

We are seeking a Youth & Activity Worker within our Youth Club, working as part of the team with a range of activities, trips and outdoor pursuits with children and young adults who are blind or vision impaired. Under the supervision of NCW staff, the role of Youth & Activity Worker is to help guide students and be an extra pair of hands to support NCW staff on and off campus.

These roles are offered as part time, casual contracts with regular and irregular shifts available throughout the school year, term time only. We are really interested in hearing from candidates who would be able work weekends. Examples of the kinds of fun activities you would be involved in are; accompanying trips to sporting events, guiding students during walks or other outdoor activities, tandem bike riding and crafting. There will also be opportunities to help support on overnight trips, camps and residentials.

A great opportunity to gain experience working with young people in a role to suit around family, College or University studies.

Skills and Attributes

To enjoy working at NCW as an Activity Assistant it is beneficial to be active and energetic and an interest in the outdoors and being out and about would be advantageous.

To enjoy working with young people or those with a disability.

Hard working, punctual and organised and will occasionally to work longer shifts.

Willingness and enthusiasm to get involved in a range of tasks

A mindset of putting students first and do what is best for them.

Lifeguard and first aid qualifications would be advantageous or a willingness to train

• Please view the NCW Safeguarding Statement document
• Please view the Job Description Youth Activity Worker document