Overview
Warwickshire County Council’s Youth Service is recruiting two part-time Assistant Youth Workers to join our team. Roles at Lillington Youth Centre and Ratcliffe Youth Centre.
We’re a small, dedicated team of JNC qualified youth workers within Children’s Services, delivering evidence based support that makes a real difference. Young people aged 11 to 18 are at the heart of what we do.
Responsibilities
* Support evening youth club sessions, engage with young people through activities, mentoring and informal education.
* Help create a safe, inclusive and inspiring space for young people.
* Build strong relationships with families and local services as part of a locality and multi agency approach.
* Collaborate with team to deliver youth work that aligns with our Families First framework and Warwickshire’s Children and Families service.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working with young people is ideal but not essential – training and support are provided.
* Positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in youth development.
* Great opportunity if you’re considering a career in youth work or want to give back to the community.
Role Details
* Lillington Youth Centre
o Hours: 5.5 hours per week
o Days: Monday 6:00–8:30pm & Tuesday 6:00–9:00pm
o Role: Supporting evening youth club sessions, engaging with young people through activities, mentoring, and informal education.
* The Ratcliffe Centre
o Hours: 2.5 hours per week
o Day: One evening per week (6:00–8:45pm)
o Role: Supporting our youth club, helping to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring space for young people.
What We Offer
* Supportive managers with recognition and a robust supervision policy focused on wellbeing and workload.
* A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas.
* Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and Conditions apply.
Working for Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-engagement checks, including a DBS; declared offences will be assessed. The Fluency Duty requires ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
The benefits include agile working, generous annual leave, bank holidays and Christmas day, access to Vivup benefits and discounts, and a generous pension scheme with employer contributions. For more information please visit the Warwickshire Pension Fund and benefits pages.
Application Information
Interested? For more information or an informal chat, contact:
Claire Crawford – clairecrawford@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 30 October 2025
Interview date: week commencing 10 November 2025 (evening interviews).
Please note: If you require application forms in an alternative format or have any adjustments to be made, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address under-representation in its workforce. See more.
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