This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
Organisation/School: Youth Connect South West
Vacancy Ref: YCSW98
Are you ready to turn your passion for youth work into powerful community impact? We are looking for a Senior Youth Support Worker to join our dedicated team and lead inspiring, engaging youth programmes across Bath and North East Somerset. This is your chance to take the lead in delivering fun, purposeful sessions that uplift and empower young people and help shape futures full of promise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing engaging programmes tailored to young people's needs.
* Leading youth sessions in Odd Down, Farmborough & Bath City Centre.
* Managing, supporting, and mentoring a small team of staff and volunteers.
* Ensuring smooth session delivery with a clear plan and positive energy.
* Working a pattern that predominantly covers early to late evenings, with some daytime hoursThursday and Friday evenings are essential.
* Travelling independently to multiple locations to deliver high-quality youth work where it’s needed most.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Strong leadership skills and a collaborative spirit.
* Experience working with young people in varied settings.
* Creativity, flexibility, and a deep commitment to youth development.
* Willingness to work a mix of afternoon and evening hours.
* Ability to travel across Bath and Somerset to reach different communities.
What You will Gain
* A vibrant and supportive team environment.
* The chance to lead meaningful projects and leave a lasting legacy.
* The office base is at Southside Youth Hubwhere ideas turn into action.
* Purpose, progress, and powerful stories every single day.
Application Details:
Applications should be made using a YCSW application form. To apply please complete our application form, which can be downloaded from our website on our vacancies page:
CVs will not be considered.
All completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
Please note interviews may be held before the closing date.
If you would like further information, please contact Jayne Lewis on 07887 213513 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement :
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.