Sessional Youth Engagement Facilitator

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Sessional Youth Engagement Facilitator, Hove, £16.32

Employment Type

Part Time, Zero hour

Application Start Date

17-07-2026

Application End Date

02-08-2026

Location

Hove

State/County

East Sussex

Zip Code

BN3 2BE

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

Hybrid

Description

Flexible, term-time role offering a minimum of 3 hours per fortnight at £16.32 per hour, with opportunities to increase your hours by supporting multiple schools across our network of 10 schools. Sessions take place during school hours on the same day and time each fortnight, with schedules arranged to fit around facilitators’ existing commitments.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

A fantastic opportunity for a Youth Engagement Facilitator to help bring youth participation to life across schools and colleges in Brighton & Hove. As part of our Youth Engagement Team, you will deliver engaging sessions in primary schools, secondary schools and colleges, supporting young people to improve mental health and wellbeing, amplify their voices, and drive meaningful change that benefits the wider school community.

This flexible sessional role offers the opportunity to deliver Schools Mental Health Champion sessions during school hours, with working days and hours tailored to the number of schools you support. The programme runs annually from September to July, with a minimum commitment of around three hours per week and additional hours available for those able to support multiple schools.

As a Sessional Facilitator, you will work with the same cohort of students throughout the academic year, delivering 8–10 sessions per school between September and July. Your role will be to empower young people to champion mental health, strengthen student voice, and lead positive changes that improve wellbeing within their school community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about youth participation and committed to ensuring that young people’s voices are heard and valued. The successful candidate will have experience of working directly with young people, facilitating youth groups and/or youth-led projects, and confidently delivering engaging face-to-face sessions.

You will have a good understanding of the mental health and wellbeing challenges that can affect young people, alongside demonstrable experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Harriet.Peach@ymcadlg.org. Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 2 August 2026 at midnight.

TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please also download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

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Job Profile - Youth Engagement Facilitator.docx YMCA DLG Generic Application Pack V2 PDF.pdf

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I declare that the information contained in the application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form is true and correct. I understand that any false or misleading information, or omissions concerning criminal convictions, may disqualify my application or may render my Contract of Employment, if I am appointed, liable for dismissal without notice.

I understand that the position I am applying for involves contact with children and young people; if I am successful, an Enhanced (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) DBS Disclosure will be applied for. We will also conduct reference and background checks as part of our hiring process, these checks will be carried out by a third-party service provider.

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