Youth Engagement Officer

Youth Worker – SEN & SEMH | Gloucestershire | £25,473–£28,058

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?

We are working with a values-led organisation seeking 2–3 Youth Workers to support young people aged 11–25 with a range of SEN and SEMH needs across Gloucestershire.

This is not your standard role – this is about impact, connection and real change.

The Role:

• Deliver and support open access youth clubs
• Provide 1:1 support and build meaningful relationships
• Support young people with emotional wellbeing and counselling-based approaches
• Identify and manage safeguarding risks
• Facilitate sessions in community settings and outreach locations

Locations:

Hubs in Stonehouse, Dursley and Cirencester, with outreach across:

Moreton-in-Marsh to Dursley/Stonehouse

(Flexibility on base location depending on you)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (essential)
• Understanding of SEN and/or SEMH (highly desirable)
• Relevant qualifications (ideal but not essential with strong experience)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
• Someone who can bring energy, resilience and empathy

Working Pattern:

• Monday–Friday
• Some evenings and occasional Saturdays (youth clubs/groups)

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £25,473 – £28,058 (depending on experience)
• Initial 4–8 week placements+
• Opportunity to move into temp-to-perm or permanent roles
• A role where you will genuinely change lives

This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful, working with young people who need the right support, the right guidance and the right person in their corner.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.