Engagement Worker (CDC)

Connected Local Government; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in Doncaster is seeking a Youth Engagement Worker for the Partnership & Engagement Team. The role involves engaging with children and young people to deliver activity sessions. Candidates must be flexible and capable of managing sensitive situations under pressure. In return, the position offers extensive benefits including a local government pension scheme and professional development opportunities. This is a great chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with youth in various settings.
• Flexibility in hours including evenings.
• Ability to work with a variety of communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direct engagement with children and young people.
• Deliver activities tailored for youth across the city.
• Handle sensitive situations with professionalism.

Skills

Experience working with Children and Young People in Youth work settings

Ability to handle sensitive information

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Doyou want towork in job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there?

Doncaster Councilare looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to work in the Partnership & Engagement Team. The successful candidate must have experience of working with Children and Young People in Youth work settings, assist in the direct engagement and delivery of activity sessions for children and young people across the city.

The ability to be flexible in approach to dealing with difficult situations, working with sensitive and confidential information and working well under pressure is essential. As an engagement worker you will need to be flexible with your working hours to meet the demands of the service users and able to work on average 2/3 evenings per week.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within the directorate commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting week commencing 26th January 2026.

Interviews week commencing 2nd February 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Claire Tyas, Tel: [phone] or [e-mail].

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.