Youth Advice and Support Worker (Xtrax - Hastings and Rother)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity based in Hastings is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a part-time position focused on connecting with young people. The role is for 16 hours per week, working on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and a passion for supporting youth. The charity offers a friendly and supportive workplace with mentoring and training. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Training and ongoing support

Friendly and welcoming workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective information and advice services.
• Support outreach activities connecting with young people.

Job description

Salary: £26,824 per annum pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: 16 January 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: TBC

How to apply: For a job application pack please email [e-mail]. CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have a specific question regarding this position please email your query and contact details to [e-mail].

Xtrax (Hastings and Rother) are a local charity looking for new staff to join them at a very exciting time. We would like to recruit an enthusiastic person who is able to connect with young people, working as part of a team to deliver an effective information, advice, support and outreach service.

This is a part-time position for 16 hours per week, to be worked on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The split of hours over the 3 days to be agreed.

Salary based on local single status grade 6. Point 14 £26,824 p.a. Actual pay based on pro-rata hours worked. Xtrax offers a friendly, safe and welcoming workplace, providing training and regular ongoing mentoring and support for our staff.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and have experience in a similar role, we would love to hear from you.