Job Description

SSYI (registered charity no.: 1201381) is advertising for a Youth Support Worker to work in the villages of Great and Little Shelford, Stapleford, Duxford and Sawston in Cambridgeshire, with a main base in the SSYI Youth Centre in Great Shelford.

Youth Support Worker (Shelford, Stapleford, Sawston, Duxford)

The post holder will be employed by the SSYI Board of Trustees with support from Romsey Mill

Salary -

24,790 - 25,584 (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)

Hours of work - 37.5 a week but we would accept fewer hours for the right person (minimum 22.5 hours) - This involves some regular evening work and occasional weekends.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 16th October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025

SSYI is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team, who is passionate about supporting young people aged between 10 and 18 years old to grow, thrive and overcome challenges. You will need to be comfortable working in large and small groups as well as 1:1, and able to plan, lead and support sessions indoors and out, including sports sessions. SSYI currently runs a weekly football session in Sawston and would love to develop our sports work further.

are looking to employ a youth worker who will get to know the community and be able to encourage young people to some of the many activities available, including via detached work around the villages. SSYI seeks to reach the hard-to-reach young people and utilise the resources of SSYI and the local area to serve them.

Over 300 young people are involved in SSYI activities, and SSYI is looking to increase that in line with the known need in the surrounding area. We collaborate closely with the parish councils and local schools with oversight from Romsey Mill's Youth Development Team, who provide some line management, team support, training and development guidance.

SSYI's aims are to promote the physical, mental, educational, social and spiritual welfare of young people in the villages of Great Shelford, Little Shelford and Stapleford, and other neighbouring villages in South Cambridgeshire. SSYI provides youth activities and support for local 10-18-year-olds, particularly those who are vulnerable, hard-to-reach, and most in need. Activities include open access and targeted groups, 1-1 support, schools work and community projects. These provide opportunities to build relationships with young people, encouraging positive behaviour, community involvement and informal education.

The post holder will require a DBS check and must be willing to undertake safeguarding training and other training relevant to the role.

For all the information, including how to apply, visit:

www.romseymill.org/youth-development-worker-ssyi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,790.00-25,584.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge CB22 5LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person