Job Description

To meet the needs of children and young people (CYP) through the autonomous delivery of high‑quality youth work activities across a range of settings – in Newmarket, Suffolk – including one‑to‑ones, group work, outreach and detached work

The post holder will work with a high degree of professional autonomy, taking responsibility for planning, prioritising and delivering work independently while remaining accountable to organisational policies, safeguarding requirements and strategic objectives. A key aspect of the role is building strong partnerships, particularly with Newmarket Charitable Trust, and developing a sustainable model of delivery through the recruitment, development and coordination of volunteers.

Principle responsibilities:

· To establish and maintain safe, positive and professional relationships with CYP.

· To work independently and proactively to provide effective support to CYP in response to identified needs.

· To form, develop and support a team of volunteers to enable sustainable youth provision.

· To build and maintain an effective working partnership with Newmarket Charitable Trust, acting as a key operational link where required.

· To collect, collate and report evidence demonstrating the impact of work with CYP.

· To manage workload, time and priorities effectively, using initiative and sound judgement in day‑to‑day decision‑making.

· To undertake any other appropriate responsibilities, as reasonably requested by the CYP Development Officer or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Objectives and deliverables:

1. Establish and maintain safe and positive relationships.

· Build rapport and appropriate relationships of mutual respect and trust with CYP.

· Proactively consult, listen to and prioritise the views and needs of CYP in shaping provision.

· Work independently to establish a consistent and trusted presence within communities.

· Adhere at all times to Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies, procedures and good practice in establishing and maintaining safe relationships and environments.

2. Provide effective support.

· Independently plan, deliver and risk assess needs‑led activities for individuals and groups, informed by the voices of CYP.

· Mentor and support individual CYP through one‑to‑one work in a range of settings.

· Facilitate and support group activities, working alongside colleagues, volunteers and placements where appropriate.

· Lead detached and street‑based youth work, developing a strong understanding of local contexts, emerging needs and gaps in provision.

· Act as an advocate for CYP, supporting them to access additional services and opportunities as required.

· Use professional judgement to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, risk and complex situations, escalating where necessary.

3. Volunteer development and sustainability

Recruit, induct, support and develop a team of volunteers to enhance capacity and sustainability.
Provide guidance, encouragement and appropriate supervision to volunteers, ensuring they work safely, confidently and in line with organisational values.
Foster a positive and inclusive volunteering culture that supports learning, development and retention.
Enable volunteers to contribute meaningfully to delivery while maintaining clear professional boundaries and accountability.

4. Partnership working

Develop and maintain a positive, effective working relationship with Newmarket Charitable Trust, supporting shared objectives and funding requirements.
Represent the organisation professionally in partnership settings, contributing to collaboration and local networks where appropriate.
Ensure delivery aligns with agreed outcomes and expectations linked to funding and partnership agreements.

5. Collect and collate evidence

· Complete, securely store and return all documentation required for the safe delivery of work with CYP, including session plans, registers, evaluations and safeguarding records.

· Accurately collect, collate and report statistical and qualitative evidence to demonstrate outputs, outcomes and impact.

· Produce case studies and impact summaries to support funding, accountability and the promotion of the organisation’s work.

· Use evidence and reflection to inform continuous improvement of practice.

Job Description

This vacancy has now been closed