Job Category: Non-Teaching Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week (includes evenings, finishing at 9:30pm on a rota basis) Worker Type: Onsite Worker Salary: Starting Salary is £31,586 (Level one) rising to £34,314 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) Location: Bulwell Riverside Youth & Play Centre NG6 8QJ We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council . About the Role: We are entering an exciting phase of transformation within Nottingham City Council as part of our recent Improvement Plan. Our commitment to overcoming recent challenges and investing in the city's future is stronger than ever. As part of this investment, we are actively changing and enhancing our youth services to ensure the best opportunities for children and young people in Nottingham. As a Youth Development Worker, you will be at the heart of this change, playing a vital role in the delivery of youth services across a variety of settings - from centre-based, outreach, and detached locations. You will collaborate with colleagues in Children's Integrated Services, as well as voluntary and community organizations, to coordinate positive activities that enhance the personal, social, and educational development of children and young people across the city. In this citywide role, you will oversee volunteers, ensure the safe use of delivery sites, and make sure the services provided are of high quality and inclusive of the diverse communities in Nottingham. You will also help young people connect with the city's vibrant art and cultural scene, while supporting them in developing valuable life skills through initiatives such as the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA's Units). Nottingham is a vibrant and culturally rich city. You'll have the unique opportunity to connect young people to the city's thriving art and cultural scene, helping them develop socially and educationally. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you have the support you need to thrive in this role and grow professionally. About You The Ideal Candidate Will Have: JNC Degree / Diploma in Youth Work or equivalent level degree in a relevant children service (e.g., education, health, youth justice) Proven experience in providing high-quality services for children and young people, particularly those at risk of anti-social behaviour and youth violence. For example, you might have experience as a youth worker, teaching assistant or children's care home worker. Strong knowledge and experience in planning, coordinating, and leading youth work sessions in various settings, some of which may present challenges. The ability to advocate for and achieve positive outcomes for young people by influencing and collaborating across partnerships. A solid understanding of safeguarding and early help practices for children, young people, and families. A willingness and commitment to work evenings and weekends to meet service needs. A passion for engaging young people in skills-based learning and life skills initiatives. The ability to be proactive in researching, identifying and developing avenues of alternative funding. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the above requirement in your supporting documents - A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. You can find the job description for this post At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page. For informal enquiries please contact Jacquie Thomas, by email at jacquie.thomas@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Closing Date: 09/06/2025 Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: w/c 16/06/2025 If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: By applying to this job, you agree to our About Us: Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working - to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in. Nottingham City Council. Location : Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom