Senior Youth Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Tiverton Youth Centre and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
Location: Tiverton
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 7th September 2026
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 Senior Youth Support Worker.
About the job
Location: Tiverton
Employment type: Fixed term 12 months
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10 (£27,817.00 - £28,516.00), qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 7th September 2026
Interview Date: 17th September 2026
Job Ref: DYS352
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 Tiverton Youth Centre and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
What is the role
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
About You:
Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable 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
A valid Driving License with a vehicle to drive to our different locations
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
Value-driven culture
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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.
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Brind on 07764 326431 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 7th September 2026. The Interview will be held at Tiverton Youth Centre on 17th September 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)
Fundraising and Engagement Officer
In this varied and dynamic role you will work within a small, collaborative team and across the wider organisation. You will support the Business Development and Fundraising Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy across a full range of income streams. You will research and locate new avenues of funding, grants, and income opportunities, initiating fundraising activities and events that reflect both local and county-wide aims.
A core part of this role is working alongside local teams, guiding and enthusing colleagues across multiple sites to notice and capture the incredible impact they have on young people, and translating those grassroots success stories into powerful, data-informed cases for support and successful grant applications.
Location: County-Wide, based in Exeter
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 5pm on 22nd September 2026
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 Fundraising and Engagement Officer, who will work within our Marketing and Fundraising team.
About the job
Location: Devon-Wide, based in Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597
Deadline for application: 5pm on 22nd September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026
About Space
We are an ambitious and innovative charity committed to ‘unlocking potential with young people and their communities’. Building on an established reputation of successful youth work and other services, Space is seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services and increasing the scope of what we do.
Space’s core values are:
★ Integrity - doing what's right even when no one is looking
★ Respect - interacting with fairness, kindness and dignity
★ Determination - we give people a second chance and a third, fourth
★ Collaborative - doing great things together and with others
★ Accountable - managing risk, taking responsibility and be accountable to each other and our stakeholders
★ Dynamic - creating fun and a little bit of weirdness
What is the role
In this varied and dynamic role you will work within a small, collaborative team and across the wider organisation. You will support the Business Development and Fundraising Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy across a full range of income streams. You will research and locate new avenues of funding, grants, and income opportunities, initiating fundraising activities and events that reflect both local and county-wide aims.
A core part of this role is working alongside local teams, guiding and enthusing colleagues across multiple sites to notice and capture the incredible impact they have on young people, and translating those grassroots success stories into powerful, data-informed cases for support and successful grant application
About You:
Proven Fundraising Experience: You have a track record of demonstrable success in a paid fundraising role, with specific expertise in community and/or corporate fundraising, events, and securing income.
Exceptional Communication & Storytelling: You can communicate clearly and with genuine enthusiasm about our impact. You are a great listener who can write compellingly for different audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Brilliant Coordination & Admin Skills: You possess top-tier organisational, administrative, and record-keeping skills. You are independent and highly reliable, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines under pressure, and "herding cats" across different geographic locations and teams.
Mobility & Flexibility: You have your own transport and a valid driver's license to travel between our various sites, and you are happy to work flexible hours (including occasional evenings and weekends) to support community events across centres and services.
Positive Team Player: You spot potential and opportunity and can enthuse others to achieve shared goals whilst understanding work pressures across the organisation and finding creative solutions and ways to collaborate effectively
Desirable skills we’d love to see:
Experience using fundraising CRMs, the Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms (like Meta Business Suite).
A background in donor stewardship, writing successful grant applications, or building a funding base from scratch.
Knowledge of legal and financial fundraising regulations (including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice).
Familiarity with securing funding within Devon or the wider South West region, and experience working alongside volunteers or directly with young people.
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
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
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
Chromebook and work mobile
Value-driven culture
Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally Clements on 01392 662112 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org.
To apply for this post please complete the attached application form.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on 22nd September 2026. The Interview will be held at The 100 Club, Exeter week commencing 12th October 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)
Youth Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to work in street- based youth work sessions across South Devon and at our youth centre in Newton Abbot. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week, this is likely to include Friday evenings and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
Location: Newton Abbot - working across South Devon
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
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 Support Worker.
About the job
Location: Newton Abbot - working across South Devon
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6 (£25,580.00 - £25,919.00), qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (£26,225.00 - £28,516.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 31st August 2026
Interview Date: 10th September 2026
Job Ref: DYS350
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 a Youth Support Worker to work in street- based youth work sessions across South Devon and at our youth centre in Newton Abbot. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week, this is likely to include Friday evenings and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
What is the role
Supporting youth work in a variety of settings
Being collaborative and a team player
Supporting the design and delivery of the youth work curriculum and programmes
Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
About You:
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Ability to be adaptable and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
Prepared to reflect and learn from experiences
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
Value-driven culture
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam Winsor on 07709 716175 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
Deadline for applications: 31st August 2026 . The interview will be held at The Station Youth Centre, Newton Abbot on 10th September 2026 in the evening.
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)
Youth Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to work at our youth centre in Exeter. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
Location: Exeter
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 3rd September 2026
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 Support Worker.
About the job
Location: Exeter
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6 (£25,580.00 - £25,919.00), qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (£26,225.00 - £28,516.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 3rd September 2026
Interview Date: 14th September 2026
Job Ref: DYS349
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 a Youth Support Worker to work at our youth centre in Exeter. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
What is the role
Supporting youth work in a variety of settings
Being collaborative and a team player
Supporting the design and delivery of the youth work curriculum and programmes
Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
About You:
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Ability to be adaptable and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
Prepared to reflect and learn from experiences
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
Value-driven culture
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Woods on 07739983930 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
Deadline for applications: 3rd September 2026. The interview will be held at 100 Club Youth Centre on 14th September 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)
Student Support & Outreach Worker
Chances is seeking a passionate Outreach Worker to join our team. You will work directly with students and families, mainly in their homes, acting as a bridge between home, school, and external agencies. This is a relational, child-centred role, focusing on early intervention, prevention, and reintegration.
The role is primarily home-based, supporting EBSA students to access education at Chances, stabilise attendance and engagement, and transition successfully to their long-term mainstream placement. You will also work closely with the Chances team to support educational tasks where needed, and spend some time in-centre writing reports, contributing to planning and team discussions.
This role involves working directly with students in their homes to build strong, trusting relationships and support their re-engagement with education. Although the post is based at Chances School, the role requires regular travel to and from students’ homes.
You will support students to transition into education at Chances school and, over time, help them reintegrate into an appropriate long-term education setting. You will work closely with students and their families, acting as a vital link between home, school, and external agencies. The role focuses on building positive relationships with pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and supporting them to access education and progress into mainstream or alternative provision.
This is a new and developing role, so flexibility, creativity, and resilience are essential. You will have the opportunity to shape the role as it grows.
This role is ideal for someone who values partnership over paperwork, understands SEMH and EBSA, and wants to make a meaningful difference.
Location: Chances at Dawlish (with home visits and outreach across partner schools)
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 3rd September 2026
Chances have consistently delivered excellent results. The staff are a mixture of quality teachers and highly trained youth workers, allowing us to focus on education, but also offer a holistic wrap-around approach to the care we provide. Students are at the heart of every decision we make, fostering enthusiasm, confidence, and a passion for learning. After time at our provision, with the support of our great teachers and skilled youth workers, most students reintegrate back into their mainstream school successfully.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Student Support & Outreach Worker.
About the job
Location: Chances at Dawlish (with home visits and outreach across partner schools)
Employment type: Fixed-term for 1 year (with the possibility of an extension)
Hours of work: 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10 (£27,817.00 - £28,516.00), qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00)
Deadline for application: 3rd September 2026
Interview Date: 10th September 2026
Job Ref: DYS348
Chances Educational Support Services is a vibrant alternative provision dedicated to early intervention for students facing challenges in mainstream education. We are an OFSTED registered ‘Good’ school with an impressive record of improving behaviour, attendance and successful reintegration back into mainstream settings.
Chances works across two models:
Short-term placements where students remain on roll at their mainstream school
EBSA placements where students are on roll at Chances and receive bespoke support to rebuild engagement and attendance
Chances have consistently delivered excellent results. The staff are a mixture of quality teachers and highly trained youth workers, allowing us to focus on education, but also offer a holistic wrap-around approach to the care we provide. Students are at the heart of every decision we make, fostering enthusiasm, confidence, and a passion for learning. After time at our provision, with the support of our great teachers and skilled youth workers, most students reintegrate back into their mainstream school successfully.
Chances is part of DYS Space Ltd, and our core values are:
★ Resilience
★ Respect
★ Opportunity
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you enjoy working directly with children, being flexible, and making a real difference in challenging but rewarding situations?
Chances is seeking two passionate Outreach Workers to join our team. You will work directly with students and families, mainly in their homes, acting as a bridge between home, school, and external agencies. This is a relational, child-centred role, focusing on early intervention, prevention, and reintegration.
The role is primarily home-based, supporting EBSA students to access education at Chances, stabilise attendance and engagement, and transition successfully to their long-term mainstream placement. You will also work closely with the Chances team to support educational tasks where needed, and spend some time in-centre writing reports, contributing to planning and team discussions.
This role involves working directly with students in their homes to build strong, trusting relationships and support their re-engagement with education. Although the post is based at Chances School, the role requires regular travel to and from students’ homes.
You will support students to transition into education at Chances school and, over time, help them reintegrate into an appropriate long-term education setting. You will work closely with students and their families, acting as a vital link between home, school, and external agencies. The role focuses on building positive relationships with pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and supporting them to access education and progress into mainstream or alternative provision.
This is a new and developing role, so flexibility, creativity, and resilience are essential. You will have the opportunity to shape the role as it grows.
This role is ideal for someone who values partnership over paperwork, understands SEMH and EBSA, and wants to make a meaningful difference.
What is the role
Relationship Building and Outreach
Engage with children and families in their homes and communities
Build trust and support attendance, engagement, and wellbeing
Encourage re-engagement with school and support transitions
Supporting Learning and Wellbeing
Work alongside Chances teachers to support educational tasks if required
Support students 1:1 or in small groups as appropriate
Contribute to personalised intervention plans
Collaboration and Multi-Agency Work
Liaise with mainstream schools, families, and external agencies
Attend meetings and provide reports as required
Help coordinate interventions and plans for students
Monitoring and Reflection
Keep accurate records of engagement, progress, and interventions
Contribute to team discussions and planning
Reflect on and adapt your practice to meet children' s needs
Flexibility and Development
Work patterns may vary day-to-day, including home visits, in-centre support, and team meetings
Role will evolve over time, offering opportunities to shape practice and processes
Work for DYS Space Ltd during school holidays as part of wider organisational delivery
About You:
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or attendance challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, reflective, and solution-focused
Organised and able to maintain accurate records
Driving licence
Desirable:
Experience with EBSA students or alternative provision
Experience liaising with schools, families, and external agencies
Relevant qualification in youth work, education, or SEMH support
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, we particularly welcome applications from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
What We Offer
Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous Professional Development
Value-driven, supportive culture
Opportunity to shape a developing outreach model
The chance to make a tangible difference for students and families
Cycle to work scheme
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to Chances, please contact Kim Hall on 01626 864412 or kim.hall@chancesschool.com or for more information please visit www.chancesschool.com
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
Deadline for applications: 4th Septmber mid-day, Interview will be held at Chances, Red Rock Youth Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish EX7 0AF on Thursday 10th September.
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)
Youth Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to work at our youth centre in Exmouth & Ottery. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
Location: Exmouth & Ottery
Positions available: Two
Closing Date: 7th September 2026
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 Support Worker.
About the job
Location: Exmouth & Ottery
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)
Positions available: 2 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6 (£25,580.00 - £25,919.00), qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (£26,225.00 - £28,516.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 7th September 2026
Interview Date: 18th September 2026
Job Ref: DYS347
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 a Youth Support Worker to work at our youth centre in Exmouth & Ottery. The work will be part-time, permanent, 7 hours per week, and will include working 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends. Come and join a team of youth workers delivering high quality youth work. Learn new skills - training and support will be provided.
Recruiting for attitude and seeking candidates with a passion to work with young people and help them to unlock their potential. The role is fun, challenging and rewarding.
What is the role
Supporting youth work in a variety of settings
Being collaborative and a team player
Supporting the design and delivery of the youth work curriculum and programmes
Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
About You:
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
Ability to be adaptable and reach out when you need help and support
High commitment to continuous professional practice
Prepared to reflect and learn from experiences
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
Value-driven culture
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Brind on 07764 326431 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
Deadline for application 7th September 2026. The interview will be held at The Kennaway centre, Hive youth centre Exmouth on 18th September 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)
Lead Youth Work Practitioner
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Barnstaple and Bideford youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
Location: Bideford Based (Expected to work across North Devon with mileage reimbursement)
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
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 YLead Youth Work Practitioner.
About the job
Location: Bideford Based (Expected to work across North Devon with mileage reimbursement)
Employment type: 1 year fixed term with potential to become permanent
Hours of work: 30 Hours a week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: Unqualified scale 12-13 (£30,745.00 - £31,885.00) and Qualified scale pt 14 - 17 (£33,066.00 - £35,533.00) pro rata
Deadline for application: 14th August 2026
Interview Date: 24th August 2026
Job Ref: DYS343
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 and Bideford youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
What is the role
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
About You:
Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable 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
Value-driven culture
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
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’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruby Bailey (Locality Manager) 07762411396 or Ben Goodman (Strategic Lead for Community Youth Services) on 07764326435 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 14th August 2026. The Interview will be held at Bideford Youth Centre week beginning 24th August 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)