Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Location: Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid)

Compensation: £28,124.4 - £37,117.0 per year

Employment: Full-time, Contract (31/03/2027)

About the Role

The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an innovative programme aiming to support more than one million young people to build positive futures. Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed with young people and centred around a welcoming, inclusive youth space where young people can feel safe, connected, and empowered to take part in meaningful experiences.

• Build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of belonging
• Grow in confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Take part in a wide range of activities, including creative, practical, and food-based sessions
• Explore issues that matter to them and have their voices heard
• Develop teamwork, communication, and essential life skills for the future

Session Details

• Tuesdays - Highbridge, 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Wednesdays - Bridgwater, 4:30pm-6:00pm

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with experience applying this in practice
• Excellent listening and communication skills with a diverse range of children, young people and families
• Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive workshops and group sessions
• Good written and IT skills to accurately record case notes
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs and interests of young people

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual Leave: 26 days per annum, increasing to 27, 29, and 30 days based on years of service; pro rata for part time staff
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave via the Buy Your Leave scheme
• Family friendly leave options, including Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's and salary sacrifice option
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for staff on the Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and more via the Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to a round the clock employee assistance program
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive. Applications from under represented groups, including Black and Minoritised Ethnic, disabled, LGBT+, and women are encouraged. Reasonable adjustments are available.