Solent Youth Action
YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
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Company Description
We are a youth provision charity based in Eastleigh, Hampshire, supporting vulnerable young people aged 10-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, those who are Neurodivergent, those with mental health issues, those at risk of harm, young carers displaying challenging behaviours, and those who are not in employment, education or training. We provide supported social and skills-based activities to improve the social, emotional and economic outcomes of vulnerable young people.
We do this by running supported youth clubs, holiday schemes, volunteer projects, providing mentoring and delivering informative workshops on youth trending issues.
We are a youth-focused team, who enjoy seeing young people develop and grow despite their personal challenges. We also like cake.
Job Description
Do you want a job that's fun, flexible, and genuinely makes a difference?
ABOUT THE ROLE
At Solent Youth Action, we believe every young person deserves opportunities to have fun, build confidence, develop friendships, and feel part of their community no matter what their personal barriers are.
We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Youth Support Workers to join our passionate team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting young people aged 10-25 with mild to moderate additional support needs through youth clubs, holiday schemes, supported volunteering, and our Community Buddies programme.
No two days are the same. You could be supporting a young person to go bowling, watching a film at the cinema, helping run a cooking challenge, taking part in outdoor activities, facilitating games at a youth club, or supporting a group project at our outdoor skills centre.
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We're passionate about creating opportunities for young people to try new things, build independence, make friends, and have experiences that many of us take for granted. If you're someone who enjoys being active, having fun, building positive relationships, and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
WHY JOIN US?
We're not just looking for staff; we're looking for people who share our passion for helping young people thrive.
When you join us, you'll become part of a friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic team that genuinely enjoys what we do. We work hard, celebrate successes, and create opportunities for young people to experience new activities, develop life skills, and reach their potential. We also like cake.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Flexible work that fits around other commitments
- A fun, varied role where no two shifts are the same
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive team that values your ideas and contributions
- The chance to make a real and lasting impact in your local community
This is a role where you'll laugh, learn, get involved, and go home knowing you've made a difference.
THE FINE PRINT
- Location: Various locations throughout Eastleigh, Winchester, Southampton, and surrounding areas
- Salary: £13.50 per hour
- Contract: 0 hours (plus 5.6 weeks pro rata holiday entitlement)
- Hours: Various and flexible, which can include:
- Tuesday evenings 6-9pm (term time - youth clubs)
- Wednesday evenings 6-9pm (term time - youth clubs)
- Weekdays 12.30pm- 5.30pm (school holidays - holiday schemes)
- Afternoons, evenings, and potentially weekends (1:1 mentoring)
- Thursdays 9.30am- 2.30pm (term time - supported volunteer provision)
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QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Driving license and access to a car
- Ability to work with young people in a variety of settings
- Ability to develop a variety of youth work activities reflective of the young people’s interests, needs, and aspirations
- Good communication and drive to engage and empower young people
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to empower and support other staff members to function successfully in a youth work environment
PREFERABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience within a youth work or social care setting
- Knowledge of current legislation that applies to working with children and young people
- Experience of motivating young people to participate in community activities
- Experience of working with diverse and hard-to-engage groups
- Qualification in youth or social work
Additional Information
General information for candidates
- Salary will be paid monthly, on the 25th of each month in arrears
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
For more information on the work that we do, please check us out online:
- Website: www.solentyouthaction.org.uk
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/solentyouthaction
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/solentyouthaction
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@SYAVOLUNTEER
Compensation: up to GBP 13.5 - hourly
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