Join Our Team – Youth Support Worker
Ready for a new challenge in 2026?
Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Role
The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting, innovative project aiming to support over 1 million young people to build positive futures.
Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed by young people and built around a social kitchen concept. We create welcoming spaces where young people can:
* Learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals
* Share food and eat together
* Have fun through games and activities
* Explore topics that matter to them
* Build confidence, teamwork, and life skills
Session Details
* Tuesdays – Highbridge, 4:30pm–6:00pm
* Wednesdays – Bridgwater, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Applicants must be available to facilitate these two sessions, you will need to be able to design and deliver these workshops in different places and spaces to help young people develop confidence, teamwork, and skills. You will also need to attend events, find creative ways to engage young people across Sedgemoor, and evaluate sessions by recording outcomes.
Contract Hours
Hours will be between 18.5 – 25 per week (flexible, including evenings).
What We're Looking For
* Experience engaging with young people aged 10–25
* Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive group sessions and workshops
* Ability to provide emotional and practical support in line with safeguarding policies
* Flexibility to adapt to young people's needs
* Strong partnership skills to work with Co-op, Children's Services, and the community
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please apply and if you would like more information please Contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager
When applying, please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
Apply early – this advert may close before the stated deadline due to high interest.