Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people's charity in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide a range of services to support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be.
Are you ready to turn your passion for youth work into powerful community impact? We are looking for a Senior Youth Worker to join our dedicated team and lead inspiring, engaging youth programmes in Westfield, and detached youth work sessions in 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
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Leading youth sessions in BANES
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Designing engaging programmes tailored to young people's needs
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Managing, supporting, and mentoring a small team of staff and volunteers
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Ensuring smooth session delivery with a clear plan and positive energy
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Working a pattern that predominantly covers early to late evenings, with some daytime hours
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Travelling independently to multiple locations to deliver high-quality youth work where it’s needed most
Qualifications and Experience:
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Experience working with young people in varied settings
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Strong leadership skills and a collaborative spirit
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Creativity, flexibility, and a deep commitment to youth development
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Willingness to work a mix of afternoon and evening hours
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Ability to travel across Bath and North East Somerset to reach different communities
What You will Gain
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A vibrant and supportive team environment
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The chance to lead meaningful projects and leave a lasting legacy
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Purpose, progress, and powerful stories every single day
Application Details:
Applications should be made using a YCSW application form. To apply please complete our application form, which can be found on our website on our vacancies page:
https://www.youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/join-us
CVs will not be considered.
All completed applications to be emailed to [email protected]
Please note interviews may be held before the closing date.
If you would like further information, please contact Rob Rumming-Pain on 07875 488786 or email [email protected]
Salary Information:
We use job evaluation to assess the relative value of roles based on educational standards, responsibility, accountability, complexity, and autonomy. This evaluation determines the role’s position within our pay structure.
Starting pay for new starters is set within the evaluated salary range for the role and is determined by objective criteria including relevant experience, skills and market data. Job evaluation ensures that pay decisions are consistent and defensible.
Safeguarding Statement:
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.
