Youth Support Worker

DYS Space Ltd; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave included

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

DYS Space Ltd is seeking a Youth Support Worker to help unlock potential with young people and their communities. The role is part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, with two evenings, at Exmouth & Ottery. The job involves supporting youth work, planning and evaluating activities, and working as part of a collaborative team to deliver high-quality youth programmes.

Training and support will be provided. The role is engaging, rewarding and aims to create safe spaces for exploration and growth for

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people and advocacy for their rights.
• Creativity and solution-focused thinking.
• Empathy and kindness with strong listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support youth work in a variety of settings.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to delivering youth work curricula.
• Plan, evaluate and evidence youth work activities.

Job description

Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?

Do you love a challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Youth Support Worker.

About the job

Location: Exmouth & Ottery

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)

Interview Date: 27th November 2026

Job Ref: DYS367

SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.

Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to work at our youth centre in Exmouth & Ottery. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.

Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.

What is the role

• Supporting youth work in a variety of settings
• Being collaborative and a team player
• Supporting the design and delivery of the youth work curriculum and programmes
• Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work

About You

• Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
• Creativity and solution focused thinking
• Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
• Ability to be adaptable and reach out when you need help and support
• High commitment to continuous professional practice
• Prepared to reflect and learn from experiences

Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

What We Offer

• Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata'd for part-time roles)
• Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
• Employee assistance programme 24/7
• Casual dress code
• Social occasions
• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay
• Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat
• Value-driven culture

If you'd like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Brind on 07764 326431 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org

Deadline for application

19th November 2026.

The interview will be held at

The Kennaway centre, Hive youth centre Exmouth on 27th November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include: An identity check (photo ID), Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current, Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK, A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)