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DYS Space Ltd; Tiverton (RI); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

6 weeks annual leave

3 stat days

Pension 6% rising to 8%

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Casual dress code

Professional development

Wellbeing champions

Descripción de la vacante

SPACE is seeking a Senior Youth Support Worker to lead youth work at Tiverton Youth Centre and engage with local communities. This fixed-term role offers both part-time and full-time hours, with a focus on delivering impactful sessions and individual support for young people.

The post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone aiming to join the field, with transferable skills and a commitment to safeguarding and community outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Leading youth work in a variety of settings
• Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
• Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
• Working with partners and stakeholders
• Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
• Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action

Descripción del empleo

Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?

Do you love a challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Senior Youth Support Worker.

About the job

Location: Tiverton

Employment type: Fixed term 12 months

Hours of work: Part-time and full-time option available (18.5 – 37 hours per week)

Deadline for application: 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: 12th November 2026

Job Ref: DYS363

SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.

Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Tiverton Youth Centre and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.

What is the role

• Leading youth work in a variety of settings
• Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
• Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
• Working with partners and stakeholders
• Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
• Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action

What We Offer

• Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
• Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
• Employee assistance programme 24/7
• Casual dress code
• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
• Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:

• An identity check (photo ID)
• Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The deadline for applications is 2nd November 2026. The Interview will be held at Tiverton Youth Centre on 13th November 2026.