We are Hiring: Youth Worker
08/06/2026
Apply by: Monday, 29th June. However, please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this role ahead of the advertised deadline if we find the right candidate.
Join our work to support our communities to thrive
Is success for you seeing children and young people flourishing within their lives and community? Are you enthusiastic about supporting them through positive activities to help them reach their potential? If so, we want to meet you.
About you
- Experience working with children and young people aged 11- 16, paid or voluntary.
- Enthusiastic about supporting youth sessions and delivering a diverse range of activities, including cooking, sport, gaming, and socialising.
- Experience in responding to a range of experiences and behaviours, and able to de-escalate challenging behaviour.
- Sensitivity to children and young people facing challenging social or home environments.
- Willingness to obtain First Aid and other necessary and/or recommended qualifications if not already held.
- Passionate about providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to work collaboratively and flexibly with the team and partners to ensure delivery of sessions and safety of our sites.
About us
Southmead Development Trust is a Bristol-based charity made up of staff, volunteers, and residents working together to keep power in our community. We work alongside local people and partners to improve health, wellbeing, employment, and local pride – while tackling social isolation and bringing investment into the area.
Guided by residents, our vision is a thriving and healthy community. We provide the support, spaces, and services our community needs through our two well-loved sites, Greenway Centre and The Ranch Adventure Playground and Youth Space. These venues host a wide range of activities, including wellbeing services, youth and play sessions, fitness classes, community groups, and local celebrations.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, just let us know – we will do our best to support you.
About the Role
- Provide a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people to meet, socialise, and take part in a range of positive activities.
- Support delivery of open-access youth sessions at the Ranch site (Southmead Adventure Playground).
- Provide accurate and appropriate information, advice, and guidance to young people.
- Offer and provide support and advocacy with and for young people through a variety of methods.
- Ensure young people’s comments, voices, and suggestions are at the heart of the programme of activities, responding to their strengths and needs.
- Identify emerging issues and recommend responses relating to young people in the area.
- Support conflict resolution among children and young people to promote a positive, cooperative atmosphere.
Details
- Location: Greenway Centre, Bristol, BS10 5PY
- Contract: 1x permanent role -0 hours flexible contracts are also available for staff cover during busy periods and staff absences as needed.
- Salary: £25,964 (£13.49ph) – £29,239 (£15.20ph) per year pro rata (depending on experience and qualifications).
- Hours: Part-time, 6 hours per week.
- Reports to: Youth Engagement Manager
- Holiday: 33 days annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays), occupational pension, free membership to Greenway Gym and classes.
- Sick Pay: 4 weeks over rolling year, pro-rata
- Training and Development Opportunities: All mandatory training and job-specific training offered, e.g., First Aid, Safeguarding, Motivational Interviewing, Management and Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Reflective Practice
- Pension Contribution: Nest Pension Scheme, combined 7% (employer 3%, employee 4% as standard)
- Benefits: Free membership to Greenway Gym and classes, cycle to work scheme, cafe discount
- How to apply: Please send your CV, along with a cover letter describing how your experience is relevant to the responsibilities of the role and how you meet the essential criteria to email: delhibbert@southmead.org
- Interview process: If you are successful in the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview.
- Deadline: 9 am, Monday 29th June
- Contact: To arrange a chat or visit our site in person, contact Delroy Hibbert, email: delhibbert@southmead.org