Centre-Based Youth Worker - Matchbox Youth Club

Centre-Based Youth Worker - Matchbox Youth Club - Application Form

Closing Date: 16th October 2026 @ 12 noon
Please read before completing  
- Complete every section. If a section does not apply, write “N/A”. Do not submit a CV in place of this form.  
- Shortlisting will be based only on the evidence provided in this application against the published person specification. Give clear examples, including your role, actions and results.  
- The post involves flexible working, including evenings, weekends and residential periods. Appointment is subject to NWYS safer-recruitment checks.  
- Information will be handled confidentially and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with NWYS data-protection arrangements.  
SECTION 1: PERSONAL AND CONTACT DETAILS
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Section 2: Position and Eligibility

Position Applied For: Centre Based Youth Worker
Where did you hear about this vacancy?
Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
If appointed, can you provide satisfactory evidence of your identity and right to work?
Do you hold a current driving licence?
Do you have any restrictions that may affect your ability to work the hours required by the post?
If yes, or if reasonable adjustments may help you participate in the recruitment process, provide details below. This information will not be used unfairly in selection.
Notice required/earliest start date?
Section 3: JNC Recognised Youth Work Qualification

The essential criterion requires a recognised youth work qualification meeting current JNC requirements. Provide full details below and attach evidence only if requested.
Section 4: Education and Other Qualifications

List relevant qualifications, beginning with the most recent. Include any course currently being undertaken and its expected completion date.
Section 5: Relevant Training and Professional Development

Include safeguarding, child protection, first aid, mental health, trauma-informed practice, equality/good relations, online safety, restorative practice, youth participation, accredited delivery or other relevant training.
Section 6: Memberships and Registrations
Section 7: Employment and Voluntary-Work History

Begin with your current or most recent role and account for your employment history. Include relevant paid employment, self-employment and voluntary work.   
Section 8: Supporting Statement

Using specific examples, explain how your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Your response should cover post-qualifying youth work experience; assessing need; programme planning, delivery and evaluation; participation; leadership and supervision; safeguarding; partnership working; management of premises, resources and budgets; record-keeping and digital systems; equality and inclusion; communication; and your motivation for the post. Maximum 1,000 words.
Section 9: Desirable Criteria

Provide brief evidence for any desirable criteria you meet. Leave blank where not applicable.  
Experience across centre-based, outreach, detached, school-based, residential, outdoor education or thematic youth work settings.  
Experience delivering accredited learning or personal-development programmes. 
Experience supporting funding applications, monitoring returns, inspections, audits or verification processes.
Relevant additional training, including mental health, trauma-informed practice, good relations, substance misuse, online safety, restorative practice or youth participation. 
Section 10: Work Arrangements
Are you able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, as required by the youth work programme?
Are you able to participate in residential periods and outdoor activities, subject to agreed arrangements and any reasonable adjustments?
Please give relevant details about availability or reasonable adjustments:  
Section 11: References

Provide two referees who can comment on your suitability for the post. One should normally be your current or most recent employer. Referees must not be relatives or personal friends. NWYS will normally contact referees only in accordance with the recruitment process.  
Referee 1
Name

First NameLast Name
Position
Organisation
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Relationship to applicant
May we contact referee 1 before interview?
Referee 2
Name

First NameLast Name
Position
Organisation
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Relationship to applicant
May we contact referee 2 before interview?
Section 12: Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
This post involves work with children and young people. Any offer will be subject to NWYS safer-recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, verification of qualifications and the appropriate Enhanced AccessNI disclosure with barred-list information where the duties constitute regulated activity.  
Is there any legal restriction, barring decision or other reason that would prevent you from undertaking the duties of this post or regulated activity where applicable?
If yes, provide details. Disclosure information will be considered fairly and only in accordance with relevant requirements and NWYS procedures.  
Section 13: Declaration and Consent
Applicant Name
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Thank you for your application. Please check that every relevant section is complete before submission.  
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Centre-Based Youth Worker - Matchbox Youth Club - Application Form

SECTION 1: PERSONAL AND CONTACT DETAILS

Section 2: Position and Eligibility

Section 3: JNC Recognised Youth Work Qualification

Section 4: Education and Other Qualifications

Section 5: Relevant Training and Professional Development

Section 6: Memberships and Registrations

Section 7: Employment and Voluntary-Work History

Section 8: Supporting Statement

Section 9: Desirable Criteria

Section 10: Work Arrangements

Section 11: References

Referee 1

Referee 2

Section 12: Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Section 13: Declaration and Consent