Youth Support Worker

Location: Boughton

Salary

Unqualified: £25,580 – £25,919
Qualified: £25,580 – £26,924 (pro rata)

Type of Vacancy

Permanent

Work Pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

2.5hrs

Work Base

Dukeries Young People Centre, Boughton, NG22 9JJ

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Interview date

To be confirmed

Number of posts

Multiple posts are available

Closing Date

29 January 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Position Overview

We are seeking both experienced and new Youth Support Workers to support the deliver of Open access evening and weekend sessions at Dukeries Young People Centre (NG229HJ
J) for young people aged 10 to 19. Weekday sessions are 6pm to 8.30pm and a Saturday session 11am to 1.30pm. This is a term time only position.

We Are Seeking People Who Can

• Build positive relationships with young people aged 10 to 19
• Work as a team member to deliver and manage positive activities during the session to young people.
• Be able to complete training including induction and level 2 Youth Work qualification. (Please note this will include some Saturday training estimated 9 Saturday sessions plus some evening training online and in person)
• Be able to be responsive to change during the session and work as a team to resolve any issues
• Be a positive role model to young people

Contact

If you have any questions about the post, please contact Kira Sharpe, , Mobile: .

Background Checks

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to diversity

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Equal Opportunities

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Inclusive Employer Statement

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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