Breakout Youth is committed to supporting young people (aged 11 to 25 years) who identify as LGBTQ+, or who are questioning their sexuality and / or gender identity, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are committed to creating safe confidential spaces for young people to be their true authentic selves, meet other LGBTQ+ young people, receive accurate and appropriate support and advice. Breakout Youth also offers one-to-one support, LGBTQ+ awareness and works to advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ young people. Role terms Starting salary: Band A – £23,151 (Full Time Equivalent, pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 10 hours per week, which includes Monday and Tuesday evenings Role type: Permanent Place of work: Hybrid – Southampton and home working base, with travel to Southampton (Marchwood) and Basingstoke youth groups Essential car user: Yes Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 July 2024 Interview date: Week starting Monday 15 July 2024 About the role You will be supporting the delivery of youth work to young people, aged 11 to 25 years, who identify as LGBTQ+, or who are questioning their sexuality and / or gender identity, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The role will involve supporting the delivery of youth groups (Basingstoke on Monday evenings and Marchwood on Tuesday evenings), one-to-one work, residentials, community events and LGBTQ+ Awareness sessions – and providing cover for annual leave, sickness and training. Working closely with the Lead Youth Worker to ensure young people have the best experience, stay safe and receive high quality support. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people who identify as LGBTQ+ (or questioning) and it is also a great opportunity to learn about youth work and develop skills in this area. The successful candidate will have some experience of working with young people, with lived experience of the LGBTQ+ Community (either as a member of the community or an ally) who is passionate about delivering high quality services and experiences to young people. We are committed to making a difference to the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Breakout Youth ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount. Please see the full job description for further information about the role: Assistant Youth Worker – Breakout Youth (Southampton and Basingstoke) – please go to our website We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the children and young people we help and support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic self, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we all are open to learn from each other. If invited to interview, we welcome conversations about what we can do to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace for you – be it flexible working, access arrangements or a suitable place to pray. As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities that are relevant to your role and to support your ongoing development. Interested…? We’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to have an informal discussion about the role in advance of applying, please contact Zoe Grant, Breakout Youth Charity Manager: [email protected]