Youth Worker

Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council invites applications for a Youth Worker role in the Youth Work team. The post involves 6 hours per week across two evenings (18:00–21:00), with days to be discussed, and staff must be flexible to work across different sites.

Youth services aim to improve outcomes for young people aged 11–19 years, up to 25 years for those with learning difficulties or disabilities, through information, guidance and activities in youth clubs and projects. DBS required.

Qualifications

• Be enthusiastic and able to build and maintain effective relationships with young people.
• Experience with youth aged 11–25 years and ability to engage effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and restorative approach in interactions.
• Ability to relate to service users and be approachable.
• Flexible to work evenings and occasionally weekends across different sites.

Responsibilities

• Support youth clubs and activities including sport, dance, art, music, drama and cooking.
• Encourage participation and help plan/run activities with young people.
• Build relationships with young people, listen to their needs and signpost to other services.
• Work under the direction of the Youth Club Manager and assist across all areas of the youth club.
• Participate in off-site activities such as day trips and residentials.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Communication

Teamwork

Restorative approach

Anti-discrimination

Job description

Working Hours:

6

Location:

Closing Date:

29/11/2026

Job Category:

Youth Work

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services

Job Introduction

6 hours per week to be worked across 2 evenings 18:00 - 21:00 (days to be discussed)

Staff need to be flexible in terms of availability as well as working from different sites

The Role:

The youth service aim to improve outcomes for young people aged 11yrs- 19yrs and up to 25yrs for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. We do this through, Information, Advice, Guidance and a range of activities provided through our youth clubs and projects. We support vulnerable young people who are at risk or future risk of further problems such as substance misuse, youth offending, teenage pregnancy and homelessness.

Working with young people aged between 11yrs -19 years, in a youth club setting. You will encourage young people’s participation in their club and in planning and running activities with them. Building relationships with these young people, by being a good listener, listening to what the young people want from the activities as well as listening to their issues and sign posting them on to other services as and when required. You will be expected to support the work under the direction of the Youth Club Manager. Your duties could include, sport, dance, participation in art, music, drama, discussions, and cooking with young people to name but a few, also off-site activities to include day trips and residentials.

This successful candidate for this post will be expected to work across all areas of the youth club including the learning needs provision.

Who is the Person?

• Be enthusiastic and be able to make and maintain effective relationships with young people.
• Have experience of working with young people from age 11-25 years, be enthusiastic and able to make and maintain effective relationships.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to engage effectively with young people, staff, and stakeholders in a restorative way.
• The ability to converse at ease with service users.
• Be friendly and approachable with a sense of humour and lots of patience.
• Be able to work within a team, as there will be lots of interaction with volunteers and other staffs as this is very much a hands on job.
• An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice is essential and the empowerment of young people is essential.
• Be open-minded, but recognise and challenge inappropriateness in a young person’s behaviour or language.
• Be flexible in your hours of work as you will need availability to work in the evenings and occasional weekends as well as working from different sites.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration , inclusivity and being people-focussed . These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

Additional Information

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.