Youth Worker x 2

BARCA-Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barca-Leeds is seeking a Youth Worker to support young people aged 8-19 through group work, detached and outreach activities. The role requires evening availability (2pm-8pm) and involves planning activities and providing tailored support to promote engagement.

Applicants should hold at least a Level 3 in Youth Work and have over 12 months’ experience, or be willing to work towards the qualification. This fixed-term role runs until 31/03/2027, with pro‑rating for part-time hours and full-time

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Youth Work.
• Over 12 months of Youth Work experience or willing to work towards the qualification.
• Evenings 2pm–8pm availability to support timetable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver groups, activities and tailored packages of individual support.
• Provide interventions such as group work, detached and outreach support to promote engagement.
• Build positive relationships with young people and manage challenging behaviour.

Skills

Youth group work

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 in Youth Work

Job description

What will the role look like?

Working with young people aged 8-19 years providing a range of interventions such as group work, detached and outreach support to promote engagement and participation of young people. The post holder needs to be available on evenings between 2pm-8pm to support with current youth work timetable. The role will involve planning and delivering groups, activities and tailored packages of individual support. The role will require specific skills around organisation, creativity, managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with young people.

What we are looking for?

We require applicants to hold a minimum of a Level 3 in Youth Work and have over 12 months of Youth Work experience or be willing to work towards this qualification whilst in post.

This is a fixed term role until 31/03/2027.

The salary shown for this role is the full time equivalent and will be pro-rated to working hours.

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation's policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please Note- To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.