Youth Support Worker at Impact Initiatives

Community Base; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Support Worker role at Impact Initiatives based at the Young People’s Centre in central Brighton. You will support young people aged 11–25 through inclusive groups, helping them build confidence and positive relationships, under the Youth Work Team Lead.

The role requires a Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent, experience with young people, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion. Flexible hours include afternoons and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent and direct work with children/young people.
• Experience planning engaging activities and supporting group dynamics.
• Strong communication, listening skills, and ability to engage diverse young people.
• Understanding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and seek support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and support confidence, wellbeing and participation.
• Plan, deliver sessions and lead activities.
• Adapt activities to needs and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain session safety, safeguarding and records.
• Support weekend/holiday sessions if needed.

Skills

Youth Work qualification

Experience with young people

Activity planning

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Help make our weekly youth groups places where young people feel welcome, listened to and able to be themselves.We’re looking for a Youth Support Worker to join our Children & Young People’s team at the Young People’s Centre in central Brighton. You’ll support young people aged 11–25 through small, inclusive groups, helping them build confidence and positive relationships.

ABOUT IMPACT INITIATIVES

Impact Initiatives is a Sussex charity that has supported local communities since 1978. Our services support children and young people, adults with disabilities and older people, helping people of all ages reach their potential and live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our specialist teams are supported by a Central Team providing expertise in finance, HR, IT, facilities, health and safety, and business development. This helps our services focus on the people they work with and the quality of the support they provide.

ABOUT OUR YOUTH WORK PROGRAMME

Our youth groups offer welcoming spaces where young people can connect with peers and trusted adults. Young people’s ideas and interests shape the activities, from creative projects and cooking to games, wellbeing activities and nature-based opportunities. Our approach centres on relationships, inclusion and participation.

YOU WILL

• Build positive, appropriate and trusting relationships with young people, supporting their confidence, wellbeing and participation.
• Help plan and deliver sessions, and prepare and lead agreed activities under the direction of our Youth Work Team Lead.
• Adapt activities to different needs, listen to young people’s feedback and help them shape the programme.
• Help keep sessions safe, follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to session records, planning and reflection.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE

• A Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent relevant qualification, alongside experience of working directly with children or young people.
• Experience of planning engaging activities and supporting positive group dynamics.
• Good communication and listening skills, with the ability to engage young people with different needs and levels of confidence.
• An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and young people’s participation.
• The ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility for agreed tasks, recognising when to seek support.

Experience of supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing, working with neurodivergent young people or delivering creative, outdoor or nature-based activities would be welcome.

WORKING PATTERN

• Impact Monday (ages 11–14): Monday, 1pm–6pm
• Wellbeing Wednesday (ages 18–25): Wednesday, 10am–3pm
• Impact Thursday (ages 15–18): Thursday, 1pm–6pm

Some flexibility around these times may be agreed while maintaining consistent staffing. Additional paid hours may be available for school holiday activities, nature-based sessions and occasional weekend work.

WHY JOIN US

You’ll be part of an established local charity where your work contributes directly to young people’s lives. Within our CYP team, you’ll have the opportunity to build consistent relationships with young people and help shape activities that reflect their interests and needs. We support staff through regular line-management supervision, team meetings, training and professional development relevant to their role. You’ll work with the support and direction of the Youth Work Team Lead, with opportunities to share ideas and reflect on practice with colleagues.

INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE

For an informal conversation or questions about the role, contact [e-mail]

Impact Initiatives is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 4th November 2026 | Interview date: 11th or 12th November

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