Location
This is a field-based role where the majority of work will be undertaken in the community. You'll also have access to our Barnardo's offices in Plymouth.
Working Hours
22.2-25 hours per week - including some evening work and weekend work. (Fixed term until 31st March 2030 – subject to annual funding reviews beyond March 2028).
About the Role
The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting and innovative programme aiming to support young people to build positive futures.
Our Plymouth Changemakers service is co-designed with young people and centred around a welcoming, inclusive youth space where young people can feel safe, connected, and empowered to take part in meaningful experiences. We create inclusive spaces where young people can
- Learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals
- Share food and eat together
- Enjoy games and activities
- Explore issues that matter to them
- Build confidence, teamwork, and essential life skills
Using a youth work approach, we support young people to:
Build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of belonging
Grow in confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
Take part in a wide range of activities, including creative, practical, and food-based sessions
Explore issues that matter to them and have their voices heard
Develop teamwork, communication, and essential life skills for the future
As part of your role, you will plan and deliver engaging, youth-led sessions in a variety of settings, including community venues and schools. You will build trusted relationships with young people, create inclusive spaces that meet diverse needs, and support them to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also contribute to community engagement, develop creative approaches to reaching young people across Plymouth, and support ongoing evaluation through reflective practice and outcome recording.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children, young people, and families
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with experience applying this in practice
Excellent listening and communication skills with a diverse range of children, young people and families
Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive workshops and group sessions
Good written and IT skills to accurately record case notes
Flexibility to adapt to the needs and interests of young people
For Fostering & Adoption services, we have the use of transcription tool Beam Notes
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