Youth Development Officer
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Be the consistent, trusted presence who helps young people grow in confidence, leadership and belief in what’s possible.
YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity. We combine leadership development, employability, wellbeing support and community action to create real pathways into work and long-term progress.
Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we hold boundaries, build trust and maintain high expectations every day.
We are now recruiting a Youth Development Officer to join our frontline programme team.
As a Youth Development Officer, you will build professional, trusting relationships with young people and deliver structured group sessions and mentoring that support personal growth, resilience and readiness for progression.
The Youth Development Officer plays a vital role in shaping positive programme culture — modelling consistency, safeguarding practice and values-led behaviour across all activity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver structured workshops and group sessions aligned to programme plans
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Provide 1:1 mentoring using strengths-based and restorative approaches
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Create inclusive, emotionally safe learning environments
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Uphold safeguarding procedures and trauma-informed practice
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Maintain accurate attendance, case notes and outcome tracking
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Contribute to programme events, team reflection and continuous improvement
We’re looking for a Youth Development Officer who believes deeply in young people, communicates clearly, maintains strong professional boundaries and thrives in community-based environments.
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.
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Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page).
In your cover letter, please tell us:
- Your experience working directly with young people
- How you build trust and maintain professional boundaries
- What you would bring to this Youth Development Officer role
We’re especially interested in your approach — how you create safe, consistent and positive spaces where young people can grow.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
With love & respect, we partner with opportunity youth to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.
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