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We are Hiring!

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Senior / Lead Youth Worker

25 hours per week | Core hours: 4pm–8pm


Young People Count is a youth space at the heart of the community — energetic, warm, real, and shaped by what young people actually respond to. It’s a place where teenagers come to breathe, create, talk, laugh, and just be.

We’re now recruiting a Senior / Lead Youth Worker to help steer the day-to-day running of the space and keep things feeling safe, lively, and youth led.

This isn’t a clipboard-and-quiet-corner job. It’s relational, hands-on, and rooted in giving young people the space and respect they need. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team, an adult who listens, who joins in, and who helps hold the room when things get busy.


What you’ll be doing

● Leading the day-to-day running of YPC’s youth sessions — evenings, activities, drop-ins, and the joyful unpredictability that comes with them.

● Sharing responsibility for safeguarding, DBS processes, health & safety, and keeping the space safe and welcoming.

● Creating content, events and updating our website and social media platforms that maintain engagement.

● Completing general admin tasks, risk assessments, and keeping records up to date and in line with GDPR.

● Completing monitoring and reporting for funders, gathering feedback on the delivery of projects and the impact on local young people.

● Supporting staff and volunteers so everyone feels confident and able to play their part.

● Building warm, non-judgemental relationships with young people aged 11–18, including those who don’t always click with other services.

● Creating and delivering sessions that genuinely connect — crafts, music, wellbeing, games, group chats, creative projects.

● Being proactive and practical: helping shape the programme, spotting opportunities, and keeping things flowing.

● Representing YPC at occasional meetings and maintaining positive links with schools, families, and local partners.


What we’re looking for

● Someone with experience working directly with young people, strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

● An excellent communicator who is youth-positive, respectful, and ready to listen.

● Someone who understands why youth spaces matter and wants to help make ours the best it can be.

● A steady, reliable presence who can bring good energy and stay grounded.

● Someone organised, practical, and comfortable taking initiative — but also happy being part of a team and asking for support when needed.

● Creative, open, and genuinely passionate about youth work, who can confidently cultivate relationships with our community.


Hours & Pay

● 25 hours per week

● £14 per hour starting salary

● Core hours: 4pm–8pm (with some flexibility depending on programme needs)

If you’re someone who shows up, gets stuck in, and puts young people at the centre — we’d love to hear from you.


Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £14.00 per hour



 
 
 

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