Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about inspiring young people through dance, drama, and performance? We’re looking for Sessional Youth Workers – Performing Arts to deliver fun, safe, and inclusive sessions at Base71 Youth Zone.

From street dance to movement, acting, showcases and small performances, you’ll run activities that encourage young people to express themselves, build confidence, and develop new skills. You’ll help shape a buzzing performing arts offer – from warm-ups and technique to devising routines and creating shows – and make sure every young person feels welcome, supported, and proud of what they achieve.

You’ll be part of our creative arts team, leading high-energy, engaging sessions that are challenging, exciting, and genuinely fun. You’ll build positive relationships, encourage young people to try something new, and make the space feel like theirs. You’ll champion inclusion, celebrate individuality, and help young people perform, whether it’s for the first time or the hundredth.

You’ll need experience delivering performing arts (dance and/or drama) with young people, plus the ability to plan and deliver sessions that are safe, structured, and engaging. You should feel confident supporting diverse groups of young people aged 8–19 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs), managing behaviour positively, and adapting activities so that everyone can take part – including those with SEND. An appropriate performing arts qualification, strong safeguarding awareness, and an understanding of inclusion and youth work values are important. Above all, you’ll bring energy, patience, and a real belief in what young people can do.

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If you are currently an active member of Base71 Youth Zone, you are unable to apply for any of our vacancies.

Please complete the application form and save the application as YOUR FULL NAME and submit your completed application by email to: recruitment@base71yz.org

Please include in the subject title the job title of the post you have applied for and your full name.

Link to job vacancies: https://www.base71youthzone.org/get-involved/vacancies/

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Base 71

31 Schwabisch Gmund Way

Barnsley

S71 1DS

Telephone: 01226 78 26 26

Website: https://www.base71youthzone.org/

Email: info@base71yz.org

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