Youth Worker (Young Content Creators Programme) (23901)

Barnardo's; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a Project Worker to support young people across the UK in a digital, youth-focused programme. You will work with the Voice and Influence Lead to coordinate and deliver activities, ensuring participants feel informed, valued and supported throughout their involvement.

You will build relationships with young people online, run group sessions and one-to-one support, and help turn ideas into creative content while contributing to project planning and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people to build confidence and develop skills
• Strong communication skills to engage young people online
• Organised and proactive with ability to balance planning, delivery and participant support
• Commitment to helping young people influence decisions and opportunities
• Comfort working in a digital environment and creating safe spaces for youth

Responsibilities

• Deliver an online group session with Young Content Creators
• Meet individually with young people to offer support and encouragement
• Plan upcoming workshops or residential activities
• Record participation and project outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK
• Support young people to develop ideas and creative content
• Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and have their voices heard?

If you enjoy creating supportive relationships and empowering young people to make a real difference, this could be the role for you!

About the Role

As a Project Worker, you will work alongside the Voice and Influence Lead to help coordinate and deliver the programme, ensuring young people feel informed, valued and supported throughout their involvement.

A significant part of this role involves building relationships with young people online through group sessions and one-to-one support.

This is a youth participation and youth work role within a digital environment. While an interest in social media and digital engagement is helpful, the focus of the role is supporting young people to participate, develop skills, and have meaningful influence.

Your Typical Week Might Include

• Delivering an online group session with Young Content Creators
• Meeting individually with young people to offer support and encouragement
• Planning upcoming workshops or residential activities
• Recording participation and project outcomes
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK
• Supporting young people to develop ideas and creative content
• Attending team meetings and contributing to project planning

What We're Looking For

Are you someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their potential
• Enjoys creating safe, supportive spaces where young people feel heard and valued
• Has strong communication skills and can engage young people through online group sessions and one-to-one support
• Is organised, proactive, and able to balance planning activities, delivering sessions, and supporting participants throughout their journey
• Is committed to helping young people influence decisions, create opportunities, and drive positive change

We want to hear about the unique strengths you'll bring to the role. If you believe you can make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Why This Role Matters

• This is an exciting opportunity to support young people across the UK to build confidence, develop digital skills and influence the work of a nationally recognised partnership.
• You will play an important role in helping young people connect with one another, share their experiences, develop new opportunities and create content that supports other young people to access advice, guidance and positive futures.
• By joining the team, you will help ensure that young people's voices continue to shape the future of the Barnardo's and Co-op partnership.

“I feel this programme has changed my life and values me as a creator and a volunteer as well. It empowers young people to have a voice and inspire others with tips and advice from the lived experiences we face.” - Young Content Creator

For more details about this role, please see attached PW1 job description and additional information sheet.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Madel Asuncion
Voice & Influence Lead
[e-mail]