Question 1

Are there evening and weekend youth work jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, evening and weekend work is a defining feature of youth work. Because services are designed around young people's availability, sessions are commonly delivered between Monday and Saturday evenings during term time. Over a third of roles in our youth work listings mention evening or weekend working. Sessional youth support worker positions are especially likely to involve evening hours, typically running 2.5-hour sessions. Some roles also include daytime flexible hours alongside evening commitments. If you prefer working outside standard office hours, youth work offers plenty of options. Browse our latest youth work vacancies to find evening and weekend roles.

Question 2

Are there jobs working with disabled young people?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many youth work roles involve supporting young people with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND). On our job board, dedicated SEND roles within youth work include positions like SEND Employment Support Coach, SEND Engagement Facilitator, and inclusion-focused playworker roles. Beyond specialist posts, a large number of general youth worker and youth support worker positions also involve working with young people with additional needs as part of a mixed caseload. Local councils are the primary employers for these roles. Browse our current youth work vacancies and filter by keyword to find SEND and inclusion-focused opportunities.

Question 3

Can I find part-time youth work jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, around 27% of youth work roles on our job board are advertised as part-time, with a further 14% listed as flexible working. Many part-time positions involve sessional evening work, typically two to four sessions per week during term time. Youth support worker roles are particularly well suited to part-time hours, with some offering as few as 5 hours per week. This makes youth work a strong option if you're balancing other commitments or looking to gain experience alongside study. Browse our current part-time youth work vacancies to find a role that fits your availability.

Question 4

Who employs youth workers?

Accepted Answer

Local councils are by far the biggest employers of youth workers, accounting for around 87% of youth work roles on our job board. County councils and metropolitan borough councils recruit particularly heavily, with organisations like Hertfordshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Medway Council among the most active hirers. Housing associations make up roughly 7% of roles, often focused on supporting young tenants and community engagement. You'll also find opportunities with emergency services, charities, and education providers. Browse our current youth work vacancies to see who's hiring near you.

Question 5

Are there apprenticeships in youth work?

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeships do appear in youth work, though they represent a small proportion of roles. On our job board, recent examples include Participation Apprentice and Playworker Apprentice positions within local councils. Some employers also offer trainee routes, such as Youth Support Worker in Training posts, where you work while studying towards a youth work qualification, with training costs fully funded by the employer. These entry-level opportunities are a practical way into the sector if you're passionate about supporting young people but don't yet hold formal qualifications. Set up job alerts for youth work vacancies as new apprenticeship opportunities are added regularly.

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