Youth Support Worker

The Door Youth Project, Stroud and South Cotswolds

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to grow and reach their potential?  Do you want to be part of an amazing charity, recognised by the National Youth Agency for the quality of its work with young people and families?  With our inclusive team dedicated to providing positive role models, safe spaces and hope for a brighter future, The Door could be the place for you.

A Christian youth charity based in Gloucestershire, The Door was established in 1991 for the benefit of all young people aged 11 to 17. It’s a place where every young person can feel safe, happy and valued, with the best possible opportunity to reach their potential.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated individuals to join our award-winning youth work team as Youth Support Workers. In this role you will be the primary support staff for one of our Senior Youth Workers; accompanying young people in providing safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. This includes taking responsibility for the planning, delivery, evaluation of sessions, and deputising when required, ensuring that young people are empowered to develop personally, socially, and emotionally.

The Door runs both indoor and detached (street-based) youth work sessions across the Stroud District and South Cotswolds as well as working closely with local Secondary schools.

Experience of working with young people in a youth work setting and an awareness of the issues facing young people today is essential.

Ongoing training and support is provided and The Door is committed to supporting your personal growth and development in the role. You will need to be available for mostly afternoon and evening shifts (hours negotiable) working in both Youth Club and School settings. Other work may occasionally be available outside of these times.

You will need to have your own transport to enable you to work across multiple delivery locations, particularly in Stroud, Stonehouse, Cam, Dursley, Cirencester, Fairford & Lechlade. Travel expenses are paid when working away from your usual centre.
 

Please click on Apply Now to complete an online application. Following receipt of your application, proceeding candidates will be invited for an interview and youth club trial session.

Note an enhanced DBS check and complete references are required before a role can be offered.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for international applications to this role.