Youth Worker

What will the role look like?

Working with young people aged 8-19 years providing a range of interventions such as group work, detached and outreach support to promote engagement and participation of young people.

The post holder needs to be available on evenings between 4pm-9pm to support with current youth work timetable.

The role will involve planning and delivering groups, activities and tailored packages of individual support. The role will require specific skills around organisation, creativity, managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with young people.

What we are looking for? 

We require applicants to hold a minimum of a Level 3 in Youth Work and have over 12 months of Youth Work experience or be willing to work towards this qualification whilst in post.

This is a fixed term role until 31/03/2027.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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  here.

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  information for applicants guide.

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please Note- To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.

Department

Targeted Youth Work

Role

Youth Worker

Locations

Manor House, Bramley

Yearly salary

£27,000 - £29,050

Employment type

Part-time

Employment type

Fixed Term

End of fixed term contract

31 March, 2027

Working hours

Between 7.5 - 20 hours per week

Closing date

Midnight, 16 June 2026

Interview date

23 June, 2026

Benefits

29 days holiday plus bank holidays, Monthly acts of kindness , Cycle to work scheme, Company sick pay scheme, Pension scheme, Eye Care