Youth Voice Officer

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Halifax is seeking a committed Young People’s Voice Officer to engage with children and young people. The role involves developing activities that empower youth voices and ensuring feedback informs decision-making. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent, experience in community contexts, and strong communication skills. The role offers chances for professional development and a supportive work environment, making a lasting impact on youth in Calderdale.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Impactful work with youth

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a community or safeguarding context.
• Ability to creatively communicate with diverse groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative engagement activities.
• Facilitate youth forums and consultation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners for service improvement.
• Build relationships with schools and community organizations.
• Ensure feedback from young people informs decision-making.

Skills

Passion for youth voice and participation

Effective communication skills

Partnership working

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent

Job description

Post Ref: CC661

We are looking for a passionate and committed Young People’s Voice Officer to join our Children and Young People’s Service in Calderdale.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard, valued, and acted upon in shaping services and decisions that affect their lives.

Age requirement: The minimum age for this role is 18 years. This requirement ensures safeguarding compliance, appropriate professional boundaries, and legal responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative engagement activities that empower young people to share their views and experiences.
• Facilitate youth forums, advisory groups, and consultation events to ensure meaningful participation.
• Work collaboratively with partners to embed young people’s voices in service planning and improvement.
• Build strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and partner agencies to promote youth involvement.
• Ensure feedback from young people informs decision‑making and is communicated effectively.

About You

• Is passionate about youth voice and participation.
• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a similar environment.
• Has experience working with children and young people in a community or safeguarding context.
• Can communicate effectively and creatively with diverse groups of young people.
• Is skilled in partnership working and building positive relationships.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people in Calderdale.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2026. We may utilise digital interview methods.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity. We particularly welcome applications from communities currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.