Opening in early 2026, Base71 Youth Zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment.

Base71 is part of the national OnSide network, which empowers young people across the UK through world-class youth work and inclusive opportunities.

We are seeking Various Youth Workers, to join our team from October 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a high-quality programme of activity that is exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly responds to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of members.
• Be a role model to young people, fostering an environment where they feel confident and welcome.
• Encourage attendance and participation in activities, particularly by young people who do not usually participate in art.

What roles are available?

We have various Sessional Youth Worker roles available, please select the Role Profiles below for further details on each individual role.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a ground-breaking organisation that’s redefining youth work in South Yorkshire. We offer:

• A chance to shape the creative programme of a brand-new Youth Zone from the ground up
• A supportive, energetic team culture built around inclusion and creativity
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and leadership
• Real, daily opportunities to empower young people and celebrate their talents

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Please note that in line with our Safeguarding Policy, you must be age 21 or over to work in our Senior, Project and Inclusion sessions and 18+ to work on our Junior Sessions.

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.

Please view the full vacancy and opportunities on their website: https://www.base71youthzone.org/get-involved/vacancies/

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Please email recruitment@base71yz.org with any questions.