WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
Young people in devon need your help
We are committed to giving the best to Devon’s young people and children, we see the people who help us achieve this as our greatest asset- could this be you?
If you have skills or experiences that might help your local group we can help connect you. Contact us for more details.
You don’t have to work directly with children and young people to make a difference. Our groups need people with a wide range of knowledge from organisation and administration to specialist skills like music production and finance.
Even a few hours of your time can make a difference
Current Vacancies
If you are looking for a postion in Children and Young People’s work in Devon or want to kickstart your career in the sector, maybe one of these positions is for you?
Senior Youth Support Worker - space youth services
Location: Tiverton
Employment type: Fixed term 12 months
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10 (£27,817.00 - £28,516.00), qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 7 September 2026
Interview Date: 17 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS352
Fundraising and Engagement Officer - space youth services
Location: Devon-Wide, based in Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597
Deadline for application: 5pm on 22 September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 12 October 2026
Youth Support Worker - space youth services
Location: Exeter
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6 (£25,580.00 - £25,919.00), qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (£26,225.00 - £28,516.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 3 September 2026
Interview Date: 14 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS349
Student support & outreach worker
Location: Chances at Dawlish (with home visits and outreach across partner schools)
Employment type: Fixed-term for 1 year (with the possibility of an extension)
Hours of work: 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10 (£27,817.00 - £28,516.00), qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00)
Deadline for application: 3 September 2026
Interview Date: 10 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS348
Youth Support Worker - space youth services
Location: Exmouth & Ottery
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 evenings)
Positions available: 2 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 5 - 6 (£25,580.00 - £25,919.00), qualified scale pt 7 - 10 (£26,225.00 - £28,516.00) Pro Rata
Deadline for application: 7 September 2026
Interview Date: 18 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS347
Centre Administrator
Location: Bideford or Barnstaple - Regular travel will be required to both sites.
Employment Type: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 16 hours per week (with the option to claim up to an additional 4 hours per week as demand/availability allows)
Salary: £25,583.00 Pro Rata
Deadline for application: Sunday, 13 September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday,17 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS355
Lead Youth Work Practitioner
Location: Bideford Based (Expected to work across North Devon with mileage reimbursement)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 30 Hours a week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: Unqualified scale 12-13 (£30,745.00 - £31,885.00) and Qualified scale pt 14 - 17 (£33,066.00 - £35,533.00) pro rata
Deadline for application: 20 September 2026
Interview Date: 28 September 2026
Job Ref: DYS354