Choose 2 or 4 weekday evenings; Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday (2:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
We are looking for staff to work 2 or 4 evenings a week. Please express your preference in the application.
The Role
Think youth work, but mobile - and seriously impactful.
The Youth Club on Wheels (YCOW) is a one-of-a-kind project that brings opportunities directly to where young people hang out. Featured on The One Show, this isn't your average youth centre job - we meet young people on their turf, break down barriers, and build real trust. We work with some of the hardest-to-reach young people and make a genuine difference by bringing positive role models, exciting activities, and life-changing support to areas that don't usually have anything for them.
No need to worry - you don't have to drive the van unless you want to! We can talk about that at interview.
Why Join YCOW?
Simple. We make an impact. This role is perfect if you want to:
Work in a role that actually matters
Be creative, active, and hands-on
Build powerful relationships with young people
Help shape programmes based on what they care about
You'll be part of a mobile team delivering engaging, educational and energising sessions - from games and music to mental health chats and future-planning workshops. You'll help young people become confident, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next.
As a Senior Youth Leader, you'll also be a role model - someone young people trust and look up to. If you believe in supporting others, staying authentic, and leading with empathy - you'll thrive here.
Responsibilities
Record what matters
- after each session, log key info and outcomes so we can show the real difference we're making in young people's lives. It's not just paperwork - it helps us grow, improve, and secure future support.
Keep our kit ready to roll
- make sure the Youth Club on Wheels (YCOW) is stocked, prepped, and session-ready.
(Maybe) drive the mobile youth club to different communities
- only if you're up for it!
Lead awesome youth sessions
- bring energy and fun while delivering workshops, activities, and advice that actually matter.
Co-create with young people
- plan programmes with them, not just for them. Their voice shapes what we do.
Be a positive presence
- build strong, supportive relationships that help young people feel seen, heard, and safe.
Explore real-life topics
- from mental health and wellbeing to life skills, employment, relationships, and everything in between.
Be flexible
- support the YCOW team with whatever's needed to keep the wheels turning and the sessions flowing.
Help us grow
- from supporting fundraisers and events, to working toward quality standards and sharing your ideas.
Uphold the essentials
- safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and confidentiality are non-negotiables.
Have real conversations that matter
- offer advice and support around things like sexual health, drugs & alcohol, mental wellbeing, and more, using trusted tools like C-card and best practice guidance.
Requirements (Essential)
You've got at least 2 years' experience working directly with young people -- whether that's in youth work, education, support work, mentoring, or a similar setting.
You've got a Youth Work qualification or you're up for getting one (we'll fully fund your Level 3 and support you through it).
You're passionate about helping young people grow - socially, emotionally, personally.
You're keen to learn, grow, and bring good energy - we can train the rest.
You've done face-to-face youth work before - paid or voluntary, it all counts.
You're organised and reliable - able to stay on top of kit, logistics, and comms with suppliers.
There is not an expectation to drive the Youth Club on Wheels on the sessions but this can be incorporated for the right applicant.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like your kind of role, don't overthink it -- we want to hear from you!
Send us your CV and a cover letter referencing the job role and responsibilities telling us why you'd be a great fit to:
hr@youngbristol.com
Prefer to go old-school? No problem -- post your application (marked Private & Confidential) to:
Young Bristol, BS14 Youth Club, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, BS14 8SJ
Got a question? Big or small -- just reach out:
0117 929 2513
hr@youngbristol.com
Heads up: This is a rolling advert -- as soon as we find the right person, it's a done deal. So if you're interested, get in quick!
This is a rolling advert and will be filled when we find the right candidates.
Closing Date:
Rolling until we find the right candidate
Interview Date:
Times be sent out upon shortlisting
For more information about our YCOW Youth Leader and Driver role please contact Young Bristol on 0117 929 2513.
About Young Bristol
Founded in 1928, Young Bristol (YB) is a youth charity that enables young people 8 - 24 years of age to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible members of society.
YB is a youth-driven charity that works to offer a choice of opportunities and experiences for all young people. By working in partnership with a wide-range of community-based centres, and directly with young people through our programme of activities, we respond creatively to their needs and realise their capabilities.
Today we are recognised as one of Bristol's leading providers of community-based youth services, through our community youth clubs based in some of Bristol's most challenging communities, and a valued provider of outdoor activities, creative arts, mobile provision, outdoor employment and informal educational programmes for young people during their critical non-school hours. We provide positive activities and safe places where young people can build confidence, skills, self-esteem whilst having fun and improving their pathway to employment. We are committed to and recognised for significantly contributing to the healthy development of young people - especially those who need us most.
In recognition of the value we place on volunteers and their contribution to our work, YB were awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) in 2020. This is the highest Award a charitable organisation can receive.