Youth Support Worker
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development
The Youth Service is undergoing an exciting time of development and has a number of opportunities to be part of the team as a Youth Support Worker, engaging and supporting young people 11 to 19 years, up to 25 years (if Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or a Care Leaver) in our youth zones and out in the community delivering detached and outreach.
We currently have evening part-time positions:
- Ellesmere Port – 3 X six-hour posts
- Chester – 3 X six-hour posts
- Northwich and Winsford – 4 X three-hour posts
- Northwich and Winsford – 2 X six-hour posts
- Northwich and Winsford – 2 X nine-hour posts
Our goal is to support young people to realise their potential and encourage them to look to a brighter future. We believe that young people need positive opportunities and experiences to help shape them for the future.
We deliver a range of different groups that young people can attend including:
- Targeted Open Access
- SEND Youth Groups
- LGBTQ+
- Youth Voice
- Detached
The sessions run in the evening between 6-9pm and can be delivered across the full week, this will include Friday night delivery.
We are not looking for experience but the right candidate will have a passion for supporting young people who are potentially struggling to build a strong future and have the ability to form meaningful professional relationships to inform and educate about making positive changes.
We are looking for candidates who will:
- Work with a diverse group of young people.
- Take the time to talk to young people about their needs.
- Plan activities for and with young people based on their needs and interests.
- Deliver the activities in a fun and engaging way.
- Lead sessions in arts, cooking, music and crafts.
- Be aware of the diverse needs of young people who you are supporting.
- Know how to take action when a young person is in danger or at risk.
If you are shortlisted there will be a group task and individual interview.
For more information, please email Ellie Hughes – Eleanor.hughes@c please include your phone number and she will give you a call about the advert.
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