We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Youth Work Apprentice or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker.
About the job:
* Location: Exmouth
* Employment type: Fixed Term Contract - For 2 years with potential of becoming permanent
* Hours of work: 37 hours per week including training and qualification time
* Positions available: 1 post
Salary:
* Youth Work Apprentice: Year 1 - £19292, Year 2 - £24786 (JNC Payscale point 5)- pay award pending
* Once Qualified and Accredited - £27631 - (JNC Scale Point 10) - pay award pending
* Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker: JNC: qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£27,631.00 - £30,896.00 FTE) pay award pending
Deadline for application: 12th October 2025. Interview Date: 24th October 2025.
Job Description
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Exmouth youth centre, the Ottery St Mary Youth Club and other local communities.
What is the role
Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker:
* Leading youth work in a variety of settings
* Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
* Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
* Working with partners and stakeholders
* Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
* Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action
Youth Work Apprentice:
* Learn and develop the skills required for the role of a qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
* Complete a nationally recognised Level 3 Youth Work qualification- fully funded
* Engage in on the job learning alongside formal training and development opportunities
About You:
Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker:
* Experienced youth worker with the skills required for the demands of the post
* Leadership and confidence
* Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
* Creativity and solution focused thinking
* Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Youth Work Apprentice:
* Committed to learning the skills required for the demands of the post
* Committed to engage in formal training programme
* Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
* Creativity and solution focused thinking
* Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
What We Offer
* Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
* Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
* Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
* Employee assistance programme 24/7
* Casual dress code
* Social occasions
* Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
* Enhanced sick pay
* Chromebook and work mobile
* Value-driven culture
* Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH
Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks: At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
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