Project Worker - Active Notts (6234)

Youth Impact Advert

Permanent with funding until March 2028

18 hours per week

£13,422.86 pro rata

Location: Leamington, Nottinghamshire

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About the role:
You’ll play a key part in our Active Nottingham team, delivering a hyper-local, place-based approach, working across three connected levels of change: people and neighbourhoods, the workforce and the system to address the high levels of physical inactivity in the area.

We’re looking for a energetic and enthusiastic project worker with the ability to inspire young people experiencing challenges to engage in positive physical activities.

Alongside this you’ll work the community and professionals in the Leamington Ward to support a neighbourhood in making a real impact in the lives of children and young people by building opportunities for physical activity which is embedded into the community

Please note, as this is youth work, there will be a focus on delivering work after school, including in the evenings.

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

• Experience of building meaningful, goal-orientated relationships with young people in 1:1 and group work
• Experience of mentoring, and working with young people with complex needs including substance misuse
• Able to support young people to access and engage with physical activities, and a passion for sport and the positive impact it can have on young people
• Understanding of adolescence, trauma and strengths-based practice
• Experience of identifying and responding to safeguarding need
• Able to build networks of professionals and develop productive professional relationships

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

• Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)
• Be able to work mostly autonomously
• Able to travel independently to, and engage in person with the Leamington area of Nottinghamshire.
• Competencies in undertaking risk assessments.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 31st October 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

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