Springboard Careers
Our work could not take place without our amazing staff team, from admin to project delivery, everyone makes a difference.
Available positions
At Springboard people are at the heart of all we do. We measure our worth through the positive experiences of our participants. Our staff are committed and passionate in supporting change that lasts for the participant and community.
We are currently recruiting for our Casual Workers register.
Springboard is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes all applications regardless of sex, religion, age, disability or political opinion.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER POST (FULL TIME) MATERNITY COVER APRIL 2026-MARCH 2027
For the last 33+ years Springboard has successfully designed and delivered programmes for young people to support their development. We are now looking for a Youth Development Worker (full time) to work on our Department for Economy funded Headstart programme. The programme will support young people to build key personal and employability skills.
Key criteria include
has or currently studying 3rd level qualification in youthwork or in a related field plus 2 years’ experience working with young people
OR minimum Level 3 qualification plus 3 years’ experience of working with young people, experience of recruitment/engagement of young people, facilitation, individual needs assessment and mentoring young people.
Full details of the post can be found in the Information Pack.
We can offer you
- competitive salary at £29,064
- 3% pension contribution
- fixed term contract 2026-2027
- childcare vouchers scheme
- 37 days holiday entitlement per year including statutory days
- half day per week release for approved training
- wellbeing and development days
- an enjoyable workplace
Springboard is an Equal Opportunities Employer
To apply please complete the Application Pack, which includes monitoring form, and email Springboard on recruitment@springboard-opps.org
Closing date for applications: Wednesday / 18th February 2026 4:00pm
Job details:
Salary: £29,064 | Hours: 37.50 |
Application documents:
Information Pack
PDF: 1,014.91 KB
Application Pack
Word doc: 106.44 KB
Application documents:
Information Pack
PDF: 1,014.91 KB
Application Pack
Word doc: 106.44 KB
Casual Workers
On occasion Springboard requires temporary cover for programme delivery. The Casual Worker role involves working with young people aged 16-24 years old, both on a one to one basis and within a group setting to provide support. Recruiting, networking and carrying out administrative tasks may also be responsibilities. The period of employment can vary from a few days to a maximum of 6 months and candidate names will remain on the Casual Worker register for a 12-month period. The successful candidates will have a relevant recognised Level II or above qualification and experience of working with or supporting young people.
Job details:
Job ref: CW1123 |
Application documents:
Casual Worker Application
Word doc: 93.27 KB
Application documents:
Casual Worker Application
Word doc: 93.27 KB
If you’re a funding body, an individual donor or an organisation interested in partnership, get in touch.
We commit all our efforts to delivering programmes that deliver positive change.
Our programmes evolve from the needs of the people and communities with whom we work.
The experiences of our participants determine how we shape and change what we do. Their success is our impact.
Our success is down to our participants, our communities, and our partners. Be part of the change we make, we’d love your help.