Job Description / Person Specification
Hourly Rate: £13.26 – £13.96 per hour
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Part Time – Term Time Only
Hours per week: 2.5
Work Base: Various Countywide
Working Arrangements: Site Based
Competency Framework: Tier 7a
Interview date: 30 June 2026
Closing Date: 08 September 2026 23:55
Please note this is sessional work, typically taking place in the evening or at weekends, with each session lasting 2.5 hours.
As a Youth Support Worker, You Will
- Build Bonds: Develop positive professional relationships with young people.
- Engage Enthusiastically: Enable young people to participate in fun and engaging activities.
- Understand Issues: Recognise and address the challenges young people face in today’s society.
- Guide Growth: Assist young people in making informed choices about their lives.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- A genuine interest in working with young people.
- Basic understanding of the issues affecting youth today.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different situations.
- No formal qualifications are required, but experience in youth work or related fields is a plus.
Required Soft Skills Or Competencies/Behaviours
- Compassionate Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team Player: Ability to work well with others and independently.
- Creative Problem Solver: Think outside the box to engage and support young people.
- Respectful Approach: Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Balance & Belonging: Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Aspiration & Action: Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Generous Leave: Enjoy annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
- Community Connection: Work closely with local partners to make a real impact.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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