Job Description:

Youth Worker 

Birmingham, Castle Vale

£10,763 per annum

Permanent, Part Time (14 hours per week including evenings)

Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026 (12 noon) 

Shortlisting: w/c 9th November 

Interviews: Tuesday 17th November 

Do you have a passion for working with young people? 

Do you have experience of supporting young people? 

Would you like to be part of a team that provides a fantastic youth offer to young people in Castle Vale 

We are recruiting a Youth Worker to work with young people with a range of needs supporting them to achieve positive outcomes through delivery of universal services such as youth clubs and school holiday programmes. 

Key activities: 

• Contribute to the development of new initiatives that enable young people to participate, and discover their skills, gifts and talents and support them in making plans for their future 

• Flexibility to work in various locations and build local relationships and partnerships in the communities we work in. 

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a range of groups including statutory, voluntary sector organisations and internal teams 

To success in this role, you will need: 

• Experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and demonstrable understanding of the issues facing young people. 

• Excellent understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries 

• Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding practical application 

This role is 14 hours per week, working Monday-Friday from mid-afternoon until early evening. This role is community based delivering services in a range of both community and formal settings. There will be evening and occasional weekend working as part of this role. 

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package which includes: 

• 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays 

• Optional Defined Benefit, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme 

• A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. 

• A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.  

• Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits 

• Learning and Development opportunities 

• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities 

• Staff social events 

We also offer mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champions and a new starter Buddy as part of your probation with opportunities to shadow other departments. 

The Pioneer Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of background and cultures. We value and respect individuality and engage a culture within our organisation where people can thrive and be themselves. We also make sure employees are values for their strengths and experiences.   Everyone who either applies to or works for the organisation is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.