Assistant Youth Support Worker

YMCA Brighton; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Youth Support Worker to join our Youth Team in Sturminster Newton. The role focuses on building trusting relationships with young people and engaging them in positive activities to raise aspirations.

Join a vibrant project that values learning, growth, and impact, with opportunities for training and development. DBS/Evidence checks are part of safeguarding commitments for this post.

Qualifications

• Creative individuals who can build trusting relationships with young people.
• Able to empower young people to develop confidence, learn new skills and raise aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging sessions—build rapport with young people, assist with activities, and help create a space where they feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
• Participate in a youth team environment and contribute to a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Youth Support Worker to join our Youth Team

About Us

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people's charity in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide a range of services to support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be.

About the job

Are you ready to be part of something inspiring? Join a vibrant youth project in Sturminster Newton that is packed with energy, creativity, and huge learning potential. The role is ideal for anyone who would like to consider working in youth work or developing their current youth work. This role requires creative individuals who can build trusting relationships with young people whilst engaging them in a range of positive activities. We look for individuals who can empower young people to develop their confidence, learn new skills and raise their aspirations.

What You will Be Part Of:

• An amazing initiative dedicated to empowering young people
• A positive and supportive environment where ideas are welcomed
• An opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of engaging sessions—build rapport with young people, assist with activities, and help create a space where they feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

What You will Gain:

• Hands-on youth work experience
• Access to training and development opportunities
• A real sense of purpose and community connection

We welcome people from all backgrounds—enthusiasm and reliability go a long way here!

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment

Salary Information

We use job evaluation to assess the relative value of roles based on educational standards, responsibility, accountability, complexity, and autonomy. This evaluation determines the role’s position within our pay structure.Starting pay for new starters is set within the evaluated salary range for the role and is determined by objective criteria including relevant experience, skills and market data. Job evaluation ensures that pay decisions are consistent and defensible

Interview Date

To be Confirmed. Please advise if there are any dates you are not available