Job title
Youth Support Worker (CDC)
Location
Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary and hours
Salary: Grade 7, £28,598 – £31,537 per annum plus 6% allowance (pay award pending). Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Hours: 37 per week. Flexible working arrangements: The role requires flexibility, including evening and occasional weekend work to meet the needs of young people.
Job details
Region: DoncasterJob category/type: Youth ServicesDate posted: 18/06/2026Job reference: REQ23230
Job description
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
The role
Team EPIC is Doncaster’s innovative Youth Crime Prevention Service. We work with young people who may be at risk of offending, exploitation, anti-social behaviour, disengagement from education, or other challenges that impact their future opportunities. We help young people make positive choices and achieve better outcomes through positive relationships, early intervention and targeted support. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and resilient Youth Support Worker to join our team. You will have a varied role where no two days are the same and your work can have a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
A typical week could include delivering prevention sessions in schools, supporting a young person on a one-to-one basis, facilitating positive activities within local communities, working with families and partner agencies, attending multi-agency meetings, helping to develop new opportunities that support young people to thrive and being part of our flagship Youth Hub within Doncaster City Centre.
Responsibilities
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Delivering early intervention and prevention programmes in schools, communities and youth settings.
- Supporting young people through one-to-one interventions and group work activities.
- Contributing to initiatives that reduce youth crime, anti-social behaviour and exploitation.
- Encouraging young people to develop life skills, confidence, resilience and positive aspirations.
- Working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
- Recording interventions, producing reports and maintaining accurate case records.
- Supporting the development and delivery of innovative activities that engage young people and improve outcomes.
What you will bring to the role
We value a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to engage and support young people, including transferable experience gained through youth work, education, social care, community development, sports coaching, mentoring, voluntary work or other relevant settings. You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
- An understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and communities.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to develop new ideas and approaches.
Details on what it is like working for us
Team EPIC is a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking service committed to helping young people achieve their potential. We are passionate about early intervention and believe in creating opportunities for young people to succeed. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice, develop your skills, access ongoing training and development, and work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference. We encourage new ideas and value staff who are passionate about improving services and outcomes for young people.
In return for your contribution, we offer
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Application and selection
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria. Shortlisting will take place week commencing 6 July 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 15 July 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Tom Chambers, Tel: 01302 736100, Email: tom.chambers@doncaster.gov.uk
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This post involves working with children and young people and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. You must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Address: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
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