Sessional Youth Worker - Performing Arts
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | S71 1DS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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.
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.