Junior Youth Worker in Abingdon

Closing date for applications is Friday 24th April 2026.

Salary: £24,000–£26,000 (pro rata, based on agreed hours)

Contract Type: Part time (funding secured for one year, with the intention to extend to a permanent role subject to impact)

Hours: 15 hours a week (we are open to discussing extra hours at interview)

About Us: At The Abingdon Bridge, we are dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential. Our mission revolves around improving young people's aspirations, decreasing their involvement in risky behaviours, enhancing their overall wellbeing, and fostering a sense of belonging and commitment to their communities. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and contribute positively to society.

The Role: The Junior Youth Worker supports the delivery of youth programmes that aim to reduce risky behaviours, improve wellbeing, and support aspirations, using the Act, Belong, Commit model. Working under the supervision of senior staff, they help create a safe, welcoming environment where young people feel valued, connected, and engaged in positive opportunities. This role suits someone with some experience who is ready to grow in responsibility and impact.

The three core outcomes of this role are to:

• Improve young people’s wellbeing and emotional resilience.
• Reduce risky behaviours by offering trusted support and positive alternatives.
• Increase aspiration and help young people feel valued, connected, and hopeful about their future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of sessions and projects that promote positive wellbeing and reduce risky behaviours.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with young people aged 13–19.
• Encourage participation in activities that foster belonging, structure, and purpose (Act, Belong, Commit).
• Supervise activities, ensuring safety, inclusion, and positive engagement.
• Assist with behaviour management (ongoing with training support).
• Help set up and clear away equipment and activity spaces.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen youth wellbeing and aspirations.
• Maintain accurate registers, incident logs and safeguarding documentation.
• Promote an inclusive and aspirational environment for all young people.
• Report concerns, safeguarding issues or incidents to senior staff.
• Work collaboratively with the youth work team and volunteers.

About You: You are someone who genuinely cares about young people, about fairness, and about creating spaces where people feel safe to be themselves. You are someone who is developing confidence in your youth work practice and is ready to take the next step in responsibility and impact.

You will bring:

• Enthusiasm for supporting young people’s wellbeing and development.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Previous experience in youth or community settings.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding.
• Interest in activities that promote wellbeing (e.g., sports, arts, mentoring).

What We Offer: By joining TAB, you will become part of a passionate, reflective, and supportive team that values creativity, learning, and human connection. We will invest in you through high-quality supervision, training, and the freedom to innovate. This is a role for someone who wants to do youth work with heart—someone who understands that real change starts with trust, time, and being truly present.

Benefits include:

• 5 weeks holiday per year pro rata + public holidays pro rata.
• NEST employer pension scheme.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and the community.

We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation.