Overview
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Engagement Worker. Doncaster Council are looking for 3 x Youth Engagement Workers to work in the Partnership & Engagement Team. The successful candidates must have experience of working with children and young people in youth work settings, assist in the direct engagement and delivery of activity sessions for children and young people across the city. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. For further details or an informal chat please contact: Claire Tyas, Lead Youth Officer Tel: 01302 737637 or alternatively email Claire.Tyas@doncaster.gov.uk.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the direct engagement and delivery of activity sessions for children and young people across the city.
* Be flexible in approach to dealing with difficult situations, work with sensitive and confidential information, and work well under pressure.
* Be flexible with working hours to meet the demands of service users and able to work on average 2/3 evenings per week.
* Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the directorate commensurate with the grading of the post, as required, without changing the general character of the post.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience of working with children and young people in youth work settings.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, and to handle sensitive information appropriately.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing needs of service users.
Notes
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting week beginning 16th February 2026.
Interviews week beginning 23rd February 2026.
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