Youth Work Apprentice or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,292.92 to £31,885.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Youth Work Apprentice - Year 1 - £19,292.92; Year 2 - £24,786.00 (JNC Payscale point 5) - pay award pending; and once Qualified and Accredited - £28,516.00 - (JNC Scale Point 10)-pay award pending; or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker - JNC: qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00 FTE) pay award pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | North Devon - Main Base in Barnstaple |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | DYS Space Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | DYS313 |
Summary
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Youth Work Apprentice or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker.
About the job
Location: North Devon - Main Base in Barnstaple
Employment type: 2 Years - Fixed Term Contract
Hours of work: 37 hours per week including training and qualification time
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: Youth Work Apprentice - Year 1 - £19,292.92; Year 2 - £24,786.00 (JNC Payscale point 5) - pay award pending; and once Qualified and Accredited - £28,516.00 - (JNC Scale Point 10)-pay award pending; or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker - JNC: qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00 FTE) pay award pending
Deadline for application: 25th January 2026
Interview Date: 3rd February 2026
Job Ref: DYS313
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Barnstaple youth centre and other local communities.
We are open to two scenarios to fill this position - either a candidate who already has a Level 3 JNC recognised qualification who can hit the ground running in a Senior Youth Support Worker role or a candidate who is looking to start their career in youth work, looking to develop their skills and keen to engage in a 2 year Apprenticeship programme, the outcome of which would be a JNC level 3 qualification.
What is the role
Youth Work Apprentice
Learn and develop the skills required for the role of a qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
Complete a nationally recognised Level 3 Youth Work qualification- fully funded
Engage in on the job learning alongside formal training and development opportunities
Committed to learning the skills required for the demands of the post
Committed to engage in formal training programme
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Commitment to gaining the skill and ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
A reflective practitioner
or
Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
Leading youth work in a variety of settings
Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
Working with partners and stakeholders
Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action
Experienced youth worker with the skills required for the demands of the post
Leadership and confidence
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
A reflective practitioner
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
What We Offer
Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
Employee assistance programme 24/7
Casual dress code
Social occasions
Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
Enhanced sick pay
Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat
Chromebook and work mobile
Value-driven culture
Level 3 Youth work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
How to Apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruby Bailey on 07738268663 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH
The deadline for applications is 25th January 2026. The Interview will be held at Georgies Youth Centre, Barnstaple on 3rd February 2026.
Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks
At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:
An identity check (photo ID)
Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Youth Work Apprentice or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker.
About the job
Location: North Devon - Main Base in Barnstaple
Employment type: 2 Years - Fixed Term Contract
Hours of work: 37 hours per week including training and qualification time
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: Youth Work Apprentice - Year 1 - £19,292.92; Year 2 - £24,786.00 (JNC Payscale point 5) - pay award pending; and once Qualified and Accredited - £28,516.00 - (JNC Scale Point 10)-pay award pending; or Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker - JNC: qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00 FTE) pay award pending
Deadline for application: 25th January 2026
Interview Date: 3rd February 2026
Job Ref: DYS313
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Barnstaple youth centre and other local communities.
We are open to two scenarios to fill this position - either a candidate who already has a Level 3 JNC recognised qualification who can hit the ground running in a Senior Youth Support Worker role or a candidate who is looking to start their career in youth work, looking to develop their skills and keen to engage in a 2 year Apprenticeship programme, the outcome of which would be a JNC level 3 qualification.
What is the role
Youth Work Apprentice
Learn and develop the skills required for the role of a qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
Complete a nationally recognised Level 3 Youth Work qualification- fully funded
Engage in on the job learning alongside formal training and development opportunities
Committed to learning the skills required for the demands of the post
Committed to engage in formal training programme
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Commitment to gaining the skill and ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
A reflective practitioner
or
Qualified Senior Youth Support Worker
Leading youth work in a variety of settings
Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
Working with partners and stakeholders
Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action
Experienced youth worker with the skills required for the demands of the post
Leadership and confidence
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
A reflective practitioner
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
What We Offer
Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
Employee assistance programme 24/7
Casual dress code
Social occasions
Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
Enhanced sick pay
Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat
Chromebook and work mobile
Value-driven culture
Level 3 Youth work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
How to Apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruby Bailey on 07738268663 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH
The deadline for applications is 25th January 2026. The Interview will be held at Georgies Youth Centre, Barnstaple on 3rd February 2026.
Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks
At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:
An identity check (photo ID)
Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)