Youth Voice Officer
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC661 |
Summary
Post Ref: CC661
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking for a passionate and committed Young People’s Voice Officer to join our Children and young peoples Service in Calderdale. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard, valued, and acted upon in shaping services and decisions that affect their lives.
You will work closely with young people, families, and professionals to champion participation and engagement across the borough. Your role will be central to developing creative and inclusive ways for young people to influence policy, practice, and service delivery.
The minimum age for this role is 18 years.
This requirement is in place because the Youth Voice Worker is responsible for supporting and engaging with young people up to the age of 18. Being at least 18 ensures:
• Safeguarding compliance – The role involves lone working closely with minors, so the postholder must meet legal and organizational safeguarding standards.
• Professional boundaries – An adult status helps maintain appropriate boundaries and authority when working with young people.
• Legal responsibilities – Certain duties, such as designated safeguarding lead, handling confidential information, and representing the organisation in formal settings, require the individual to be legally recognised as an adult
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Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver innovative engagement activities that empower young people to share their views and experiences.
• Facilitate youth forums, advisory groups, and consultation events to ensure meaningful participation.
• Work collaboratively with partners to embed young people’s voices in service planning and improvement.
• Build strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and partner agencies to promote youth involvement.
• Ensure feedback from young people informs decision-making and is communicated effectively.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about youth voice and participation.
• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a similar environment
• Has experience working with children and young people in a community or safeguarding context.
• Can communicate effectively and creatively with diverse groups of young people.
• Is skilled in partnership working and building positive relationships.
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What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people in Calderdale.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Interviews: TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking for a passionate and committed Young People’s Voice Officer to join our Children and young peoples Service in Calderdale. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard, valued, and acted upon in shaping services and decisions that affect their lives.
You will work closely with young people, families, and professionals to champion participation and engagement across the borough. Your role will be central to developing creative and inclusive ways for young people to influence policy, practice, and service delivery.
The minimum age for this role is 18 years.
This requirement is in place because the Youth Voice Worker is responsible for supporting and engaging with young people up to the age of 18. Being at least 18 ensures:
• Safeguarding compliance – The role involves lone working closely with minors, so the postholder must meet legal and organizational safeguarding standards.
• Professional boundaries – An adult status helps maintain appropriate boundaries and authority when working with young people.
• Legal responsibilities – Certain duties, such as designated safeguarding lead, handling confidential information, and representing the organisation in formal settings, require the individual to be legally recognised as an adult
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver innovative engagement activities that empower young people to share their views and experiences.
• Facilitate youth forums, advisory groups, and consultation events to ensure meaningful participation.
• Work collaboratively with partners to embed young people’s voices in service planning and improvement.
• Build strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and partner agencies to promote youth involvement.
• Ensure feedback from young people informs decision-making and is communicated effectively.
________________________________________
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about youth voice and participation.
• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a similar environment
• Has experience working with children and young people in a community or safeguarding context.
• Can communicate effectively and creatively with diverse groups of young people.
• Is skilled in partnership working and building positive relationships.
________________________________________
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people in Calderdale.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Interviews: TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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