Detached Youth Worker

Support Through Sport; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Nottinghamshire is seeking a part-time Targeted Youth Practitioner to deliver outreach youth work. The ideal candidate will engage with young people aged 10–17, fostering trust and providing early intervention against risks linked to crime and exploitation. The role is flexible, requiring evening and weekend availability to meet young people in their community. We're looking for a motivated individual passionate about youth empowerment and making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detached youth work sessions, building trusting relationships.
• Identify and support at-risk young people through early intervention.
• Engage with hard-to-reach young people through outreach and activities.
• Collaborate with local partners to safeguard young people and coordinate support.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and interventions.

Skills

Relationship building

Youth engagement

Mentoring

Community outreach

Job description

About Our Work

Support Through Sport CIO, based in Nottingham, delivers sport‑based intervention, mentoring and youth work programmes to thousands of disadvantaged young people, empowering them to develop pro‑social behaviours and providing a lasting positive impact within underserved communities.

The organisation works to a Theory of Change which ultimately provides at‑risk young people with protective factors, diverting them away from negative influences such as youth offending, ASB, violence, gang culture and knife crime. Through an innovative, youth‑led approach, Support Through Sport harnesses the power of sport to empower disadvantaged youth and create safer communities, where young people can thrive.

Role Overview

Support Through Sport CIO is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to deliver detached and outreach youth work across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. You will work with young people aged 10–17 in community settings, building trusting relationships and providing early intervention to reduce risks linked to crime, violence, and exploitation.

The role combines youth work, mentoring, and community engagement, supporting young people to tackle challenges such as unemployment, drugs, poverty, discrimination, and community pressures. You will act as an advocate for young people, bridging gaps with the wider community while promoting respect, empowerment, and positive life choices.

At Support Through Sport, we use a range of creative approaches, including sport as a diversionary tool, to build brighter futures and safer communities. Flexibility is essential, as sessions often take place during evenings, weekends, and key local events.

Position

Targeted Youth Practitioner – Detached Youth Work

Reporting To

Senior Targeted Practitioner – Detached Youth Work

Hours

Part time (sessional)

Contract

Part time, 6 month probationary period

Rate

£14 per hour + expenses

Responsibilities

• Deliver detached youth work sessions in targeted communities, building trust‑based relationships with young people in informal settings.
• Identify and support young people at risk of involvement in crime, violence, or exploitation through early intervention, mentoring, and guidance to encourage positive behaviours, respect, and personal development.
• Support and challenge young people’s attitudes and actions towards issues such as unemployment, drugs, poverty, racism, sexism, disability, health, sexuality, criminality, and peer, parental, and community pressures.
• Actively engage with hard‑to‑reach and disengaged young people through consistent outreach, group sessions, and thematic activities that address needs such as wellbeing, education, or diversion from negative influences.
• Work collaboratively with local partners including schools, police, social care, and community organisations to safeguard young people, coordinate support, and contribute to multi‑agency meetings and risk assessments.
• Act as an advocate for young people within the wider community, bridging gaps in understanding and fostering stronger relationships built on mutual respect.
• Respond to local emerging needs and ensure cover is in place for key dates such as bank holidays, festivals, and community events (e.g. Bonfire Night, Halloween).
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, interventions, and outcomes using agreed case management systems, while adhering to safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.
• Represent the organisation at community events and outreach activities, promoting our work to young people and the wider public, and supporting progression into education, training, or employment.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends to meet young people where they are.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Provide two professional references.

We look forward to receiving your application and hearing about how you can support us to build brighter futures for young people in Nottinghamshire!