Youth Worker - Barnstaple (26-19)

An invitation to join us at Young Devon as our new…

Youth Worker (Job Ref 26-19)

Fixed Term Contract, until 31st March 2027 - Based in Barnstaple

20 hours per week - salary £25,247 per annum, pro rata

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

07522 239652

Closing date for applications

Thursday 18th June 2026

Interviews

Tuesday 30th June 2026

You can request an application pack from hr@youngdevon.org or download from our website at https://www.youngdevon.org/about/work-for-us

Please submit your Application Form to hr@youngdevon.org

What can we offer?

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

We are not a sponsorship organisation for overseas candidates.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) committed to embracing diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applicants from areas under-represented within our workforce.

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