Senior Youth Support Worker

About the job

Key information

Job Title:  Senior Youth Support Worker

Hours: 18.5 hrs per week.

Contract Type: Permanent

Organisation/School: Youth Connect South West

Salary: £28,734-£30,906 pro rata

Vacancy Ref: YCSW122

Closing Date: 20 March 2026

What will I be doing?

Are you ready to be part of something inspiring? Join a vibrant youth project in Martock that is packed with energy, creativity, and huge learning potential. We are looking for a Senior Youth Worker to join our dedicated team and lead inspiring, engaging youth programmes across Bath and North East Somerset.

This is your chance to take the lead in delivering fun, purposeful sessions that uplift and empower young people and help shape futures full of promise.

Key Responsibilities

Leading youth sessions in e

• Designing engaging programmes tailored to young people’s needs
• Managing, supporting, and mentoring a small team of staff and volunteers
• Ensuring smooth session delivery with a clear plan and positive energy
• Working a pattern that predominantly covers early to late evenings, with some daytime hours. The three sessions currently run on Tuesdays 3pm-5pm as detached work (subject to change), 6pm-8pm building based, and Fridays 5pm-7pm building based. You will need to work 30 minutes before and after each session to allow for preparation time and debriefing.
• Working from our office base one day a week
• Travelling independently to multiple locations to deliver high-quality youth work where it’s needed most

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Experience working with young people in varied settings
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative spirit
• Creativity, flexibility, and a deep commitment to youth development
• Willingness to work a mix of afternoon and evening hours
• Ability to travel across Bath and Somerset to reach different communities

What is in it for me?

• A vibrant and supportive team environment
• The chance to lead meaningful projects and leave a legacy
• The office base is at Southside Youth Hub—where ideas turn into action
• Purpose, progress, and powerful stories every single day

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website: https://youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/careers

For more information, call Rob on 07875 488786 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk.  CVs will not be considered. All completed applications are to be emailed to recruitment@ycsw.org.uk

Interviews may be held before the closing date, and this post may be closed early should a suitable candidate apply.

Safeguarding Statement (delete if not required):

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

Apply on the Youth Connect South West website

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