Youth Worker (VCS)

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a brand-new role of Youth Worker (VCS).

The Community Youth Team is responsible for developing relationships with organisations in the voluntary and community sector to promote the early help offer to young people transitioning between targeted and universal provision and support diversionary programmes in communities.

This role will support the management and delivery for the 15 BC retained Youth Centres, Youth Hangouts, and other youth charities to ensure high quality provision & maximise opportunities.

Working within localities you will develop, deliver, and strengthen youth focussed voluntary community sector organisations and support networks that enable stakeholders and young people to engage with and make informed use of voluntary community services and facilities whilst instigating behavioural change. This includes looking for opportunities to introduce new youth spaces within communities.

About us

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

This role will involve engaging with stakeholders of VCS organisations, to support them around issues such as staffing, funding opportunities and business planning.

You will provide management and delivery support for the 15 BCC retained Youth Centres to ensure high quality provision & maximise opportunities within delivery locations, ensuring KPI’s are recorded, and data is collected.

Representation of the team at community meetings with a youth focus is a key part of the role and working within localities to develop and strengthen community support networks for young people. This includes identifying opportunities for new provision and coordinating an approach alongside our partners.

Regular evening work will be required.

Please refer to the job description attached for more information on the role.

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Educated to Level 4 and /or relevant qualification in youth work and proven experience working with young people.
• Experience of engaging with Stakeholders in a youth work environment to improve outcomes for young people.
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people.
• Have effective communication and active listening skills; the ability to work creatively and flexibly and communicate effectively at all levels with a range of individuals, in a variety of different manners.
• Ability to co-ordinate, facilitate and chair meetings.
• Understanding of charities and the challenging nature of their environment.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Stuart Parker at [email protected]

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 6th February 2026.

Interviews: W/C 16th February 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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