Youth Support Worker - afternoon/evening part-time Southampton, England
Job description
Evening Youth Support Worker - Southampton and Eastleigh
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people across Hampshire?
Youth Options is one of the leading charities working with children and young people across Southampton, Eastleigh and Hampshire. We believe that all children and young people can achieve a better future if given the chance. You can help us achieve that vision.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker to join our friendly, professional delivery team working directly with children and young people. Your role will be to support, develop and engage children and young people to develop their social and emotional capabilities, make informed life choices, improve mental health and wellbeing, develop new skills, engage positively in learning and with their local communities and to stay safe.
You will be part of our Youth Support team, delivering street-based (detached) and centre-based youth work across Southampton and Eastleigh Borough. As part of that team, you will be deliver of a range of activities and support including sports, games, arts and crafts, life-skills workshops and provide information, advice and guidance. In doing so, you will help develop their social and emotional capabilities, make safe, informed choices, address issues they are facing and engage with informal learning.
This position requires a dynamic, enthusiastic, and flexible person with experience of working with young people. You must have the ability to provide ongoing support for young people and be able to plan, run and monitor group activities.
You will be required to work two or three evenings a week (depending on whether it is a full time or part-time contract) and occasional weekend working will be expected a few times a year.
About you
We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people. You will need to be flexible, creative, and caring and have previous experience of working with young people.
Why us?
Our staff are our most valuable asset, and as such we aim to make sure the team feels appreciated. We offer:
- Investors in People Accreditation demonstrating our commitment to our team including comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Fair and competitive rates of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Generous Annual Leave (33 days a year plus two privilege days)
- Commitment to personal development and welfare
- Options for flexible working
- Internal Outdoor Learning Training days
- 1 staff away day each year
How to apply
Download the recruitment pack and application form below. In you need any help with your application or have any questions, then contact us at
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £21,255.00-£22,425.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- This role is based in Southampton and Eastleigh, are you able to travel independently to different locations?
- We are committed to safer recruitment and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Are you happy for that to take place if offered the position?
- As part of our safer recruitment, we ask candidates to complete our own application form which is downloaded from our website. Please confirm you have done this.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: YSW Part-time Southampton and Eastleigh
