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CURRENT VACANCIES AUGUST 2025

 

Job descriptions and Person Specifications available click button below to view on Google drive.

 

Application Online form click link below to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2026 11:59pm

Interviews: TBC

 

Further information please email us: contact@aptitude.org.uk

POST 1: Youth Engagement Programme Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 20 hrs) Coventry

Location: Coventry (Various venues)

Pay: £16,640 actual annual salary

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months (until 31st October 2026)

Core Hours: Mon–Thurs afternoons/evenings & Friday daytime

 

Do you thrive in youth work and love coordinating impactful sessions? Are you able to lead teams? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Do you have strong digital and technology skills?

You’ll manage session planning, lead weekly clubs, support staff, and engage young people aged 8–18. A flexible, organised approach is essential to thrive in this rewarding role.

 

What we offer:​

  • Work phone, laptop, uniform & pension

  • Paid leave including additional Christmas closure days

  • Mileage reimbursed

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver and co-ordinate youth clubs, sports, leadership, and holiday activities.

  • Supervise and support sessional staff, including rota management.

  • Lead on session planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding (Deputy DSL role).

  • Promote programmes via social media and community engagement.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience working with young people (8–25).

  • Level 3 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent).

  • Knowledge of safeguarding.

  • Full UK driving licence and own car.

POST 2: Youth Workers (Sessional) 3hrs per week – Part-time, evenings in Coventry (CV6)

Salary: £1,872 – £2,088 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)

Hours: 3 hrs per week (Mon or Thurs, 5:30–8:30pm) + ad-hoc cover/holiday work

Contract: 6 months (possible extension)

Do you want to make a difference in young people’s lives?

We’re looking for passionate, reliable youth workers to help deliver engaging activities, support young people (ages 8–18), and build positive relationships in our community youth clubs.

What you’ll do:

  • Plan & deliver fun, interactive sessions

  • Support young people on key issues like mental health, relationships & community safety

  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment

  • Work as part of a supportive, friendly team

What you’ll need:

  • Youth Work qualification (Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)

  • First Aid & Safeguarding training

  • 2+ years’ experience working face-to-face with young people

  • A car & full driving licence

  • Flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to equality & inclusion

 

Closing date: Thursday 1st October 11:59pm

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Interested in Volunteering?

 

Training & Benefits: Level 2 Youth Work Award Training, FA Level 1 Coaching, First Aid, Food Safety, Sports Leaders Award Level 1, staff uniform issued, mileage allowance.

Contract: Flexible contract and hours available and to be agreed at interview.

 

Main Purpose of the role:

As a Volunteer for Aptitude Youth Work, you will support the delivery of Youth Club and/or Multi-Sport session. This role will also include detached youth engagement work and be a young people’s mentor to build positive relationships and develop their self-esteem and confidence.

 

This post is subject to full enhanced DBS Service Check.

Location: Coventry - areas included Radford, Foleshill, Wood End and Bell Green.

Office Base: The Crez, Jubilee Crescent Community Centre, Radford, Coventry CV6 3EX.

For more information or questions - please contact contact@aptitude.org.uk

Aptitude Organisation CIC, not-for-profit, limited by guarantee.

Registered Community Interest Company No:  10565933

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Radford, COVENTRY CV6 3EX

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