Careers
WHY WE WORK FOR NAYC-ACUK
We are helping young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities as individuals and members of society.
We are committed to the Christian way of life and feel a sense of dedication to our job.
We seek to work as a team to set an example to the young people we serve and lead.
We believe in the power of faith to achieve more than we could ask or imagine.
The vision of Rev Harry Whittaker, Founder of NAYC & ACUK in 1961 has expanded to become the organisation we know today. A legacy that includes 200 youth groups, 2 purpose built activity & training centres, community sports facilities and a leadership training & conference centre.
Rev Harry Whittaker said ‘people matter more than things’.
Our success looks like:
Releasing potential in young people
Releasing potential in leaders
Releasing potential in staff and volunteers
If you’re motivated by serving others and working in an ethical, value-driven culture, it’s a great fit.
Current Roles in NAYC’s Youth Development Team
Sorry…. at the moment we don’t have any open vacancies.
NAYC Youth Development Worker (Part Time Zero)
Location: King’s Park Conference Centre, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LL
Hours: 10–16 hours per week (including occasional weekends and bank holidays)
Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Benefits include Evening work, Free Training and Travel expenses.
NAYC are an established youth charity providing a countywide youth service in the voluntary sector. Our work in local communities includes starting up new youth provision, training youth leaders and volunteers, and delivering activities, events for young people. We support a variety of youth clubs, activity groups and organisations to develop the potential of all young people and with a growing membership and need, we are expanding our work around health and wellbeing.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right people to join our team as Youth Development workers and support our new youth club projects. We have received funding from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Northampton Town council (NTC) to support new wellbeing youth cafes planned to open in the Northampton area.
We see the role developing as these and other projects are established. The work initially includes:
- Working with our designated youth clubs to run weekday afternoon/evening activity sessions of 1-2 hours.
- Leading local volunteers supporting the session.
- Planning, setting up and delivering a variety of fun and engaging activities to young people age range 8-17. These activities will include health and wellbeing.
- Recording details of youth club sessions for our Reports and social media.
You will be supported by the NAYC Youth Development team based at King’s Park and also the Youth Club Leadership.
We provide free training, including Youth Mental Health and delivering Wellbeing activities in youth settings.
You will have access to our Games and Activities resource with over 150 different activities to take out to sessions.
We also reimburse mileage expenses for travel to youth club venues.
YD Workers who are successful in their work will have the opportunity to increase working hours at NAYC’s affiliated youth clubs, and (subject to further funding) may be considered for a permanent post.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Becky Whiting at beckywhiting@nayc.org.