Youth Worker

Young Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth work charity in Barnstaple is seeking an individual inspired by young people to support their development through high quality interventions. The role involves creating a safe space for youth aged 11-25 to explore their challenges and develop solutions. Ideal candidates will possess skills in relationship building and have an understanding of the issues faced by young people. The organization values inclusivity and safeguarding, welcoming diverse applicants.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Welcoming and kind workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with young people aged 11-25 and support their needs.
• Experience in youth work or related fields is beneficial.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, safe environment for young people.
• Support young people in exploring difficulties and developing solutions.
• Engage with community to deliver high quality youth work interventions.

Skills

Relationship building

Understanding of youth challenges

Trauma-informed response

Job description

Are you inspired by Young People and their communities? Are you able to engage in a team to deliver high quality youth work interventions?

The Youth Enquiry Service (YES) in Barnstaple supports young people aged 11-25. We have created a safe space for young people to develop help-seeking behaviour from trusted relationships with trained and experienced adults who are able to listen well and respond accordingly. You will get to know young people by providing a warm, safe and structured environment which enables young people to explore difficulties and develop solutions. We are looking for someone who will understand the challenges faced by young people. You will have the skills to build relationships of trust and understanding, whilst responding to a young person’s needs through a trauma-informed lens.

Please have a read through of the job description and person specification for more information and if you think you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from those with lived experience who have transferable skills.

If you then have any further questions about the role please contact Jen Lloyd on Mobile: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

You can request an application pack (including the Application Form and Job Description) from [e-mail] or download by selecting the links below:

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 13th February 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026

What can we offer?

Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and committed to embracing diversity.

Young Devon is committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.