Join the Team at 224 Youth Zone!
Are you passionate about supporting young people? As we move closer to opening, we are growing a passionate, skilled and values-led team to help bring 224 to life. From day one, you’ll be part of something truly transformational: Supporting the delivery of high-quality, open-access youth work in an inspiring environment designed by and for young people.
We currently do not have any vacancies available. If you are interested in working at 224 please fill in the contact form below and we will be in touch when there are vacancies available.
Volunteer at 224 Youth Zone: Want to make a difference by volunteering your time or by sharing your skills? Visit our Volunteer Page to find out how you can make a difference to the lives on Young People.
Benefits of working at 224 Youth Zone:
- 33 Days Annual leave (+ 1 day Birthday Leave) (Pro-rata)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Purchase Annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Enhanced Maternity/ paternity Leave
- Free gym access (restricted hours)
Job Vacancies:
Catering Team Member
JOB TITLE: Catering Team Member
CONTRACT: Permanent. Minimum 10 hours per week. This role involves regular weekend and evening shifts.
PAY: £13.08 per hour
LOCATION: 224 Youth Zone (South Bristol)
REPORTING TO: Catering Coordinator
LINE REPORTS: None
THE ROLE
At 224 Youth Zone, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, inspiring place to grow and thrive. The Catering Team Members play a vital role in delivering a friendly, safe and efficient café experience at 224 Youth Zone. Collaborating closely with the Catering Coordinator, they help prepare and serve nutritious, low-cost food and drinks to young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs), as well as to staff and visitors. This hands-on role supports the daily running of the kitchen and café, including food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, customer service, and creating a welcoming space for young people. As a Catering Team Member, you will be a positive presence within the Youth Zone, promoting healthy choices and helping to ensure the café runs smoothly and reflects the organisations inclusive and youth focused values.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Candidate Pack below.
224 Catering Team Member Candidate Pack
Apply as soon as you can.
We review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so this vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. Your start date will be agreed with you if you are successful.
Sessional Youth Worker
JOB TITLE: Sessional Youth Worker
CONTRACT: Permanent, sessional. We’re recruiting for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. This role involves regular evening and weekend shifts.
PAY: £13.08 per hour
LOCATION: 224 Youth Zone (South Bristol)
REPORTING TO:Youth Work Coordinators
LINE REPORTS:Supporting volunteers assisting with your sessions
THE ROLE
At 224 Youth Zone, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, inspiring place to grow and thrive. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights are some of our busiest sessions, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of them.
You’ll help deliver fun, inclusive activities for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs). You will:
- Welcome young people and help them feel safe and included.
- Build positive, professional relationships and act as a role model.
- Encourage young people to try new things, from sport and creative arts to music and media.
- Help set up and run sessions so everyone can take part.
- Follow our safeguarding policies and report any concerns.
No youth work qualification needed, just experience of working with young people or a willingness to learn. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
To find out more about the role please refer to the Candidate Pack:
Sessional Youth Worker Candidate Pack
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Rolling
(Please note that we review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. As a result, this vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.)
Inclusion and Youth Voice Coordinator
JOB TITLE: Inclusion and Youth Voice Coordinator
CONTRACT: Permanent 37.5 hours per weekThis role involves regular evening & weekend shifts
PAY: £28,325 Salary
LOCATION: 224 Youth Zone (South Bristol)
REPORTING TO: Senior Youth Work Team Leader
LINE REPORTS: Sessional Youth work team
THE ROLE
At 224 Youth Zone, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, inspiring place to grow and thrive. These are the primary responsibilities that define the core purpose of the coordinator role:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive Inclusion programme for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs), focusing on confidence, social skills, and wellbeing.
- Ensure the programme is of high quality and responsive to the needs and interests of young people in the local area.
- Ensure the programme aligns with the organisation’s delivery goals and the broader youth work curriculum to effectively support young people’s personal and social development
- Support with the management, induction, training, and development of a team of part-time staff and volunteers, working with the Volunteer Coordinator and Lead workers to support with continuous professional development.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme delivery to demonstrate impact and ensure quality.
- Effectively and efficiently manage the budget allocated to the Inclusion and Youth Voice programme.
- Ensure all delivery is safe and compliant with Youth Zone policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion.
- Ensure young people are actively involved in shaping and delivering the programme.
- Network with local organisations and partners to develop joint initiatives and strengthen community links.
- Involve children and young people in the planning, development, and evaluation of programmes, ensuring their voices influence decision-making and shape the services they engage with.
- Plan a youth voice programme ensuring that youth voice is championed and at the centre of all we do at 224 Youth zone
- The programme will create meaningful opportunities for young people to:
- Have their voices heard and influence the services, activities and opportunities available to them.
- Share their views through regular youth forums, surveys, focus groups and informal feedback.
- Identify issues that matter to them and work collaboratively on solutions.
- Take an active role in shaping and developing the Youth Zone’s programmes and activities.
- Develop confidence, leadership and communication skills through youth-led projects and decision-making.
- Receive clear feedback on how their views have influenced change, ensuring they can see the impact of their participation.
- Ensure youth voice is embedded across all areas of 224 Youth Zone rather than being a standalone activity.
To find out more about the role please refer to the Candidate Pack:
Inclusion Coordinator Candidate Pack
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
23rd October 2026 at 12 p.m.
(Please note that we review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.)
We are always looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our team.
You can register your interest to receive updates on new and upcoming opportunities as they become available. Please note that this is an expression of interest only, and we are unable to respond to individual enquiries. By registering you will be one of the first to know about the latest opportunities.
As we grow, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved, so stay connected.
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