Youth Support Worker – Hemlington Open Access Youth Work

Closing date: noon on Friday 7 August 2026, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 August & Tuesday 18 August 2026

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‍ ‍The Junction is recruiting for 2x Youth Support Workers - Hemlington Open Access

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Job Title: Youth Support Worker – Hemlington Open Access Youth Work‍‍ ‍

Salary: £26,300 per annum, pro rata‍‍ ‍

Hours: 5 hours per week (with opportunities for overtime)‍‍ ‍

Contract Type: Permanent‍‍ ‍

Application Method: The Junction Foundation application pack must be completed, we do not accept CVs‍‍ ‍

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.‍‍ ‍

Due to the opening of our new building in Hemlington, we are recruiting within our youth service. We are seeking two Open Access Youth Support Workers with experience of working within an informal environment to join our team.  We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging. ‍‍ ‍

When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria.‍‍ ‍

If you would like to discuss the requirements of the post or have any questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Brett on 01642 756000 or via e mail at rebecca.brett@thejunctionfoundation.com‍ ‍

To apply‍ ‍

Please see below to download an application pack. Completed packs to be email to recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com or post to Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL‍ ‍

We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed. ‍ ‍

Closing date: noon on Friday 7th August 2026‍ ‍

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged to avoid disappointment.‍ ‍

Interviews will take place on Friday 14th August & Tuesday 18th August 2026‍ ‍

The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.‍ ‍

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.‍ ‍ ‍

Application Pack

Application Form

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