Join Our Team
at Youth Connect South West
Who we are
Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people’s charity and company limited by guarantee. In November 2019, the charity was born as a Public Service Mutual from B&NES youth and targeted youth support services. When we set out our mission, at the top of the agenda was increasing opportunities and services for young people. We believed that there were opportunities out there for young people, which we could access as a registered charity; we could work in a more creative and flexible way. We are proud of the roots of the charity, which has a background in youth work, advice and guidance and targeted youth support.
Our staff come from all walks of life, with many different backgrounds and lived experiences. Many received support from similar services when they were young and want to make a difference to this generation. Our programmes put young people at the centre of what we do, empowering, listening and acting in their best interests.
How we work
We currently operate from Southside Youth and Community Centre in Bath with access to other offices in the Bath and North-East Somerset. Our staff travel independently within Bath and Northeast Somerset and throughout the South-West.
What we offer
At YCSW, we expect commitment from our staff to do the best they can and be the best they can be. We offer a great working environment, excellent Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing package via SMART Clinic, alongside flexible working in a supportive and friendly team.
Current paid opportunities
Please note CV’s and covering letters are not required. Do not upload them with the application form as they will not be reviewed
No current paid vacancies.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
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Everyone is welcome
Youth Connect South West is committed to equality of opportunity and believes that young people are a major strength, which contributes to the social and economic prosperity of the area. YCSW is committed to working within the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that no service user, job applicant, employee or other person associated with YCSW is treated inequitably or in an unlawful or unjustifiably discriminatory manner.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
As an accredited Level 2 employer, we actively work to break down barriers to employment. We ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible, and we will make any reasonable adjustments you require (e.g., sign language, alternative formats, or adapted interview environments).
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum essential requirements in the job specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If there is anything that can help you with your application, please get in touch:
Phone: 01225 235659
Email: recruitment@ycsw.org.uk.
What do our staff say?
Jon
Group Work Facilitator
After I had worked at YCSW for only a month, I felt like I had been in the organisation for ages. It was so easy to fit into the team and everyone made a conscious effort to introduce themselves. This has made working collaboratively at Radstock, in order to meet the needs of our young people, really easy to achieve.
Shelley
HR Administrator
No 2 days are the same. I am still learning new things even after 5 and a half years.
I love the people! As they can make me laugh and be supportive when I need it. And knowing I can ask anyone about anything.
YCSW is so supportive and flexible around me and my family. I am excited to start a course soon to further increase my skills and knowledge
Joy
Team Leader
I love working at YCSW because I genuinely believe in the programme. Seeing young people grow, gain confidence, and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding. Whether they move into employment, college, or further training, it's amazing to see the positive impact the programme has on their lives. The YCSW team are a wonderful group of people to work with, always supportive, collaborative, and committed to achieving the best outcome for Young People.
Becky
Team Leader
I am proud of working for YCSW. To see young people take giant leaps or baby steps toward becoming more confident, independent and part of a community is a huge privilege.I have been supported to develop and progress during my time with YCSW as well as being supported to utilise our flexible working policy to reduce my hours when I needed to
Faith
Senior Youth Support Worker
I love working for Youth Connect they have supported me every step of the way in my progress and I love that I know everyone personally no matter their role.
Rosie
Careers Advisor (Information, Advice and Guidance)
I love working for Youth Connect they have supported me every step of the way in my progress and I love that I know everyone personally no matter their role.
You can be authentically yourself with no judgement, staff are so kind and helpful.