Youth Support Worker

Webrecruit for Family Action; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Youth Support Worker to enhance youth services in Stroud and the Cotswolds. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives by providing support and guidance in a welcoming environment. You will coordinate youth activities, engage with diverse communities, and ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Join a dedicated team committed to building stronger families and communities, where your contributions will foster positive change and development for young individuals facing various challenges. This is a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% matched pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced paid sick leave

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering youth activities.
• Ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Plan and deliver workshops promoting personal and social development.
• Ensure safety and well-being by adhering to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Youth Work

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Community Outreach

Workshop Planning

Education

Qualification in Youth Work

Education, Health and Social Care

Job description

£24,206 FTE per annum (£5,887.95 per annum, pro rata)

ID: 1433 Job title: Youth Support Worker 3x
Gloucester Youth Services – Stroud and the Cotswolds
Stroud Youth Centre – 1 x Youth Support Worker
Cotswolds Impact Youth Centre - 2x Youth Support Worker

Salary: Grade 2 Point 15: £24,206 FTE per annum (£5,887.95 per annum, pro rata)

Location: Stroud and the Cotswolds (Stroud Youth Centre and Impact Youth Centre)

Hours: 9 hours per week (part time)

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and motivated youth worker to join us on our journey to develop and embed our Youth Support Services across Stroud and Cotswolds.

Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

The Youth Sector in Gloucestershire is a diverse landscape made-up of a rich and varied range of youth and community organisations. The Youth Support Worker will play a key role in delivering a high standard of youth work supporting young people across a range of needs and interests, ensuring that they have a voice in decisions that affect their lives.

You will have experience of developing, coordinating and delivering impactful youth activities, and you will be skilled in working with young people from a range of backgrounds who have experienced challenges and barriers to progression in education, family and communities. We are seeking applicants who are positive, empowering, resilient and can work with others to create positive outcomes.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
2. Create a safe and welcoming environment where youth feel supported and valued.
3. Ensure the safety and well-being of young people by adhering to Family Actions and local safeguarding policies and procedures.
4. Actively participate in community outreach to connect with young people.
5. Plan and deliver youth support, workshops, and recreational activities that promote personal and social development.

Main Requirements:

1. A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Education, Health and Social Care or a related field (or willing to work toward a youth work qualification).
2. Demonstrable experience of youth support work in a range of settings.
3. Strong understanding of current youth issues and challenges.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and establish positive relationships with young people.

Benefits:

1. An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays.
2. Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
3. Flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
4. Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
5. Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

To Apply:

1. Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form.
2. Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 by 23:59.
3. To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack.
4. To learn more about our terms & conditions: Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment.
5. To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale.