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DYS Space Ltd; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE is an ambitious charity based in Tiverton, seeking a Senior Youth Support Worker to lead sessions with young people at the Tiverton Youth Centre and in local communities. We welcome experienced youth workers or individuals looking to change careers, with transferable skills, to join a busy, supportive team delivering individual packages of support.

The role offers an engaging, impact‑driven environment with opportunities to develop young people, collaborate with partners, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience as a youth worker or willingness to transition from another career.
• Ability to lead sessions with young people in diverse settings.
• Capacity to co-design and support social action projects in the community.

Responsibilities

• Leading youth work in a variety of settings.
• Supporting the development of coworkers and volunteers.
• Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community.
• Working with partners and stakeholders.
• Planning, evaluating and evidencing youth work.
• Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action.

Job description

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

About the job

Location: Tiverton

Employment type: Fixed term 12 months

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: 15th October 2026

Job Ref: DYS360

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 Tiverton Youth Centre 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 is the role

• Leading youth work in a variety of settings
• Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
• Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
• Working with partners and stakeholders
• Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
• Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action

The deadline for applications is 7th Oct 2026. The Interview will be held at Tiverton Youth Centre on 15th Oct 2026. We will also be offering an online chat about this Job opportunity if you want to find out more on Thursday 4th October at 4pm. Email [e-mail] to receive an invite for the QandA.