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DYS Space Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for PT)

Additional 3 statutory days between X–

Pension contributions starting at 6%

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Casual dress code

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing champions available for a ch

Job summary

SPACE is a charity delivering youth work across South Devon, with a base in Newton Abbot. We are recruiting a Youth Support Worker to join our street-based sessions and youth centre team, working 7 hours per week with two evenings per week, including Friday and some weekends.

You will support youth work delivery, collaborate with colleagues, and help design and evaluate programmes to unlock young people's potential. Training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or related community projects.
• Passion for helping young people unlock their potential.
• Willingness to work across South Devon including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support youth work in street-based sessions and at the youth centre.
• Collaborate with colleagues and act as a team player.
• Assist design and delivery of youth work programmes.
• Plan, evaluate and evidence youth work activities.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Youth work delivery

Curriculum planning

Planning and evaluation

Job description

Location: Based in Newton Abbot - working across South Devon

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 7

Interview Date: 8th October 2026

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 in street- based youth work sessions across South Devon and at our youth centre in Newton Abbot. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week, this is likely to include Friday evenings 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

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
• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
• Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat

Deadline for applications: 27th September 2026 . The interview will be held at The Station Youth Centre, Newton Abbot on 8th October 2026 in the evening.

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)