About the role
Department: Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust
Reporting to: Community Project Manager (Young people)
Hours: flexible
Salary: £16.75 per hour
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Location: Southwest Herts & Harrow
Contract Type: casual
Closing Date: 18th August 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if necessary
Interview Date: TBC depending on availability
Summary of your role:
Do you have experience of and a passion improving the lives of challenging young people in both mainstream and unique educational environments?
Then look further, our social inclusion team are looking for passionate, innovative and reliable casual staff to continue growing our high-quality provision for young people in a range of local Secondary Schools, SEND Schools, AP settings and SEMH Schools. Delivery is aimed at small groups of young people for a session each week with a mixture of educational workbooks, physical activity and wellbeing exercises. Full training will be provided and additional ongoing CPD but experience within these settings and with young people is vital. Hours are flexible across the school week and will take place during the school day with travel being required between schools or settings. You will join a friendly, experienced and confident team who are looking at gaining enthusiastic casuals to grow and develop our provision across Three Rivers, Watford, Hertsmere, St Albans, Dacorum and Harrow.
Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:
To deliver high quality education, wellbeing and physical activity sessions on a weekly basis to small groups of young people aged 11-16.
Be confident in dealing with challenging behaviour and reporting any safeguarding disclosures of our Community Project Manager (Young people)
Deliver engaging and enjoyable sessions that young people can gain positive outcomes from
Build good rapport with young people and be a trusted adult.
Be a good team player and work effectively with colleagues.
To undertake an enhanced DBS check, complete safeguarding training and other relevant training.
You Must Have:
Experience of working with children and or young people.
Experience of working in schools or youth settings.
Positive attitude and innovative personality.
Good maths and literacy skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
You would ideally have, but not vital:
Youth work or similar qualifications
Experience of working in alternative education or SEND schools.
Awareness and or training around adverse childhood experiences, special additional needs, trauma informed practices and mental health.
Sports or coaching qualifications.
About Us
We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and supported by a business services department.
Our Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.
Our Mission: To expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London, to enrich people’s lives, create special memories, and enable positive futures.
Our Values: To be honest, reliable, and trustworthy - Integrity. To be inclusive in all our decision-making - Inclusivity. To be bold and creative in the way we work - Innovation.
Our Culture: We are a values-based and vision-driven charity, who put our people and our beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do and why we do it.
Benefits of Working for Us
Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
Friendly working environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Investors in People accreditation
Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
Flexible working environment
Staff kit
25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
Trust pension scheme
Birthday leave
Milestone recognition awards
On-site parking available
Our Commitment to You
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
Application Process
Please visit Join Our Team - Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust and apply via our Job Openings page, ensuring you complete our application form.
If you meet the qualifying criteria you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete and return your application form to your initial application email. We will then consider your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact [email protected]
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