Young People Development Worker

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Overview

Salary: £27,685 a year
About £1,950 a month after tax.
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 22 October
Holiday: 33 days holiday
Pension: 6% employer pension

The role

Job title and organisation: Young People Development Worker - Shantona Women & Family Services
Salary: £27,685 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Harehills, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 22 October 2026

WE ARE HIRING

Shantona Women & Family Services is recruiting an experienced and committed Finance Manager & Finance Officer to join our team in Harehills, Leeds.

About Shantona

Shantona Women & Family Services is a well-established community organisation with a proud history of more than 28 years of supporting women, children and families.

Over the years, Shantona has developed alongside the communities we serve, providing a wide range of services and opportunities that promote wellbeing, safety, empowerment and stronger communities. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

About the Role

Shantona Women & Family Services is seeking a Young People Development Worker to play a key role in an exciting three-year youth-led programme across Harehills and East Leeds.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with young people, plan and deliver group sessions and activities, support young people's confidence, skills and leadership, coordinate with project partners, maintain monitoring information and contribute to project reporting.

Applicants should have a relevant qualification and at least two years' relevant experience working with young people, together with experience of delivering groups, activities or workshops and working with culturally diverse communities.

Closing date: 22 October 2026
Interview dates: 26 or 28 October 2026

Why Work with Shantona?

We offer a flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment, with:

33 days leave (include bank holiday) (pro rata)
2 additional religious holidays (pro rata)
6% employer pension contribution
Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
Inclusive and collaborative team culture
Opportunities for professional development and learning
The opportunity to contribute to organisational growth
Meaningful work supporting women, children and families

Key Dates

Closing date: 22 October 2026
Interview dates: 26 or 28 October 2026

How to Apply

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Tel: 0113 249 7120
Email: admin@shantona.co.uk: Sam Tran

Please contact us to request an application pack. You are also welcome to visit our office in person.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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Leeds City Council is the local government authority for the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Its teams deliver over 500 different services every day to support residents and the city environment, spanning areas such as waste and recycling, council tax, housing, schools and education, health and social care, public health, planning, libraries, and leisure and attractions.

With people at the heart, the council aims to recruit and develop talented individuals who are committed to making a difference to its communities, who treat people fairly and who are focused on finding better ways of doing things. Its employment practices and staff benefits are designed to reward colleagues fairly, develop their careers, support their wellbeing and help their money go further.

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Website: leeds.gov.uk

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