Job Description

Why us?

Youth Options has developed a reputation for delivering high quality youth work; our prevention services are aimed at reducing the number of children and young people who are at risk of exclusion from society, engaging in harmful behaviours or at risk of poor mental health.

We offer

- Generous annual leave (minimum of 32 days holiday a year, increasing with length of service)

- Additional time off at Christmas

- Fair rates of pay (starting salaries aligned to Living Wage Foundation)

- Company pension scheme Health care scheme

- Options for flexible working

- Annual staff away day

- Annual whole staff team building day

- Comprehensive and ongoing training

- Investors in People accreditation

- Christmas Party and other socials

The Role

Our prevention services include providing diversionary activities, informal learning opportunities and information and guidance delivered through open access community based and detached youth work, play sessions, and centre-based provision. The support we offer ensures that young people are better informed about life choices and the opportunities available to them as well as having the opportunity to improve their social and emotional capabilities.

You will be responsible for managing Team Leaders across a number of geographic areas (initially Winchester, Basingstoke and Totton). The role will also include working across all prevention services supporting the Head of Prevention Services to

ensure quality, develop new and existing services, evidence impact and develop the staff team.

This role requires a confident, creative individual with experience of leading and managing teams, ideally in a youth work setting.

Regular evening and occasional weekend working will be required.

Person Specifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Level 3 qualification in relevant subject (Youth and Community, IAG etc)

Experience:

Working with children and young people including those who are vulnerable or at risk

Planning, developing and delivering effective programmes of work for children and young people.

Leading and managing a team

Working with outside agencies in a positive and professional manner

- Setting and managing budgets

- Setting up new youth work initiatives.

Contract Type

: Permanent

Location:

Basingstoke, Totton, Winchester

Hours:

Full time, 37.50 hours per week (other, more flexible hours would be considered)

Reports to:

Head of Prevention

How to apply

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter.

If you would like a further conversations to find out more information about this role then please email admin@youthoptions.org.uk for a Recruitment Pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,200.00-33,150.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a minimum Level 3 qualification in relevant subject (Youth and Community, IAG etc)?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025