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DYS Space Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Pension 6-8%

Employee assistance programme

Casual dress code

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing champions

Job summary

SPACE is seeking a motivated Lead Youth Work Practitioner to join our Barnstaple and Bideford youth centres and wider communities. This role focuses on leading sessions and providing tailored support to young people, helping them access opportunities and grow within safe spaces.

The position is permanent, 30 hours per week, based in North Devon with mileage reimbursement for travel between sites. A commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or willingness to change careers to work with young people.
• Ability to lead engaging sessions and work as part of a youth work team.
• Experience developing individual packages of support for young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead sessions across Barnstaple and Bideford youth centres and local communities.
• Develop and monitor individual packages of support for young people.
• Support safeguarding and welfare through DBS checks and policy adherence.

Skills

lead sessions

youth work experience

individual support plans

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 Lead Youth Work Practitioner.

About the job

Location: Bideford Based (Expected to work across North Devon with mileage reimbursement)

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: 30 Hours a week

Interview Date: 28th September 2026

Job Ref: DYS354

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 the right candidate to work with young people in our Barnstaple and Bideford youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.

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 24/9
• Casual dress code
• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
• Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat

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)

The deadline for applications is 20th September 2026. The Interview will be held at Bideford Youth Centre on the 28th September 2026.