Youth Worker

About the job

Key information

Salary: The salary for this role is £27,750

Hours: 37 hours per week

The post holder will be required to work flexibly, out-of-hours where required with occasional weekend and evening work.

Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays with an additional 5 days after 5 years service (pro rata for part time staff).

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

What will I be doing?

Are you currently a Youth Worker or do you work closely with young people in other settings and want to find out more about the positive impact that you could have as a Youth Worker?

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference and put young people first?

Are you looking for a role that allows you to collaborate with an innovative team that always goes further?

Due to the continued growth of our Targeted Youth Services, Young Somerset are looking to recruit a Youth Worker.

The role will involve working within a multi-disciplinary team with health, education and care colleagues using youth work methodology, advocacy and mentoring for young people who have medical needs.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This role would suit those from a youth work background or with experience of working with young people.

We are looking for people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of health, community or education settings, who have empathy and an understanding of the key challenges young people in Somerset face. A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area (such as Youth and community work, social care or education) is required (or a commitment to work towards one).

This is a role that will be predominantly working directly with young people. This will involve some countywide travel.

DBS check

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Supporting documents and information

Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact:

• Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Service – Targeted Youth Support. 07508 932853
• or Barney Simmons, Service Manager – Target Youth Support. 07773 343335

To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire form and email to people@youngsomerset.org.uk.

Interviews will be held at a Young Somerset Venue to be confirmed.

Click here to discover more about working for Young Somerset.

Young Somerset is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20 November

Apply on the Young Somerset website