The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 7, £28,598 - £31,537 + 6% Allowance (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: The role requires flexibility, which includes evening and occasional weekend working to meet the needs of young people.
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Do you want to work in a role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and local communities? Working for the City of Doncaster Council as a Youth Support Worker could be perfect for you.
Team EPIC is Doncaster’s innovative Youth Crime Prevention Service. We work with young people who may be at risk of offending, exploitation, anti-social behaviour, disengagement from education, or other challenges that impact their future opportunities. Through positive relationships, early intervention and targeted support, we help young people make positive choices and achieve better outcomes.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and resilient Youth Support Worker to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied role where no two days are the same and where your work can have a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
A typical week could include delivering prevention sessions in schools, supporting a young person on a one-to-one basis, facilitating positive activities within local communities, working with families and partner agencies, attending multi-agency meetings, help to develop new opportunities that support young people to thrive and being part our flagship Youth Hub within Doncaster City Centre.
Duties include:
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Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Delivering early intervention and prevention programmes in schools, communities and youth settings.
- Supporting young people through one-to-one interventions and group work activities.
- Contributing to initiatives that reduce youth crime, anti-social behaviour and exploitation.
- Encouraging young people to develop life skills, confidence, resilience and positive aspirations.
- Working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
- Recording interventions, producing reports and maintaining accurate case records.
- Supporting the development and delivery of innovative activities that engage young people and improve outcomes.
What you will bring to the role:
We value a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to engage and support young people, including transferable experience gained through youth work, education, social care, community development, sports coaching, mentoring, voluntary work or other relevant settings.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
- An understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and communities.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to develop new ideas and approaches.
Details on what it is like working for us (service/team):
Team EPIC is a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking service committed to helping young people achieve their potential. We are passionate about early intervention and believe in creating opportunities for young people to succeed.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice, develop your skills, access ongoing training and development, and work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference. We encourage new ideas and value staff who are passionate about improving services and outcomes for young people.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 6th July 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 15th July 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact:
Tom Chambers, Tel: 01302
736100, Email:
[email protected]
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (
[email protected]) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.
This post involves working with children and young people and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the level detailed above. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
English fluency duty under the Immigration Act 2016 - As you are applying for a customer-facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
