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 Youth Officer.
The Partnership & Engagement Team are looking for a full-time temporary Youth Officer. The primary focus of the role is to deliver a youth offer across the city which will ensure children and young people are engaged in positive activities in their communities, and support the voluntary, community and faith sector groups.
As a Youth Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing a city-wide positive youth provision driven by the active participation of young people and their views and needs.
The role involves being a point of contact for children, young people and families providing accurate information, advice, and guidance, it also provides mechanisms for young people to have a voice in the decision making processes with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
The post holder will be required to travel across Doncaster in various community venues including the myplace youth hub buildings.
Ultimately the successful candidate will be responsible for youth and engagement work with children and young people up to 19 years (or 25 years send) and establishing strong effective working relationships with services involved with children and young people. In addition, the post older will also be responsible for 1:1 direct case work with young people and using appropriate reporting systems.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with and engaging young people in activities. Youth Officers are regularly required to draft reports and maintain administrative records, which detail the progress of the young people. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication are essential.
The ability to be flexible in approach to dealing with difficult situations, working with sensitive and confidential information, and working well under pressure is essential. As a Youth Officer you will need to be flexible with your working hours to meet the demands of the service.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within the directorate commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.
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.
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.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 30th June 2025.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Mandy Burns, Participation Manager on Tel: 01302 737061 or via email: mandy.burns@doncaster.gov.uk
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