Off the Record believes young people should be happy and healthy. Come and work with us to see young people increase their confidence, resilience and improve their relationships.
We offer
a generous paid leave entitlement, with 35 days per annum (inclusive of Public Holidays and two discretionary days), accruing an extra day of annual leave every year until you’ve got the maximum 40 days annual leave per year
two days of paid volunteering leave to support organisations that matter to you personally
an excellent pension scheme with The People’s Pension, including contributions from the organisation
life assurance cover for all paid staff.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. OTR is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.
Current vacancies
Youth Work Manager – Hospital Youth Service
Hours: 21 (0.6 FTE)
Salary: OTR Band D £32,355 FTE Pro Rata
Accountable to: Head of Wellbeing Services, Off the Record B&NES
Based at: Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG
Contract type: 23 Month Fixed Term Contract - March 2028 (Possibility to extend subject to future funding)
As our Hospital Youth Work Manager, you will lead the delivery and development of OTR’s Youth Navigator project based at the Royal United Hospital. You will manage a small team of youth workers while also providing direct support to young people, ensuring the service delivers safe, high-quality support for those presenting at hospital.
You will work closely with hospital teams, including paediatric, emergency department and safeguarding professionals, to ensure young people receive coordinated support during their hospital visit and when returning to the community.
The role combines team leadership, safeguarding oversight, partnership working and frontline youth work practice. You will help strengthen collaboration between hospital teams, community organisations and local services to ensure young people can access appropriate support following discharge.
You will work with young people aged 11–25 who present at the Emergency Department with low to moderate mental health needs, or who are admitted to hospital wards with long term health conditions. Using a holistic and trauma informed approach, you will build trusting relationships and support young people to identify the help they need.
Support may take place face to face or virtually and will focus on helping young people access longer term community support, reduce repeat hospital attendance and improve their overall wellbeing.
You will also contribute to monitoring service activity, reporting outcomes and ensuring strong safeguarding practice across the team.
Your attributes:
Has experience leading staff or volunteers.
Is confident supporting young people with complex needs.
Can build strong partnerships with local services and professionals.
Has sound judgement when responding to safeguarding concerns and assessing risk.
Is confident working in a busy, multi-agency environment.
Your enthusiasm and personal approach are as important to us as your experience. If you do not meet every point in the job description but believe you have the transferable skills to succeed in the role, we would still welcome your application.
For the full job description and personal specification, please use the button below.
Working pattern and location
This role is primarily based at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, with travel around B&NES to support the young people you are working with, for example, to visit local schools or youth groups. As part of the OTR team, you will also have access to our office and meeting rooms in central Bath.
Flexibility and out of hours working may be required to meet the client group’s requirements.
Applicants must have the ability to travel within and outside the local authority, including to areas where there is no public transport.
How to apply
Please download and complete the application form and optional equal opportunities monitoring form via the buttons below, returning them to office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 30th March 2026.
Interviews will take place at the OTR office on Manvers Street, Bath, w/c 30th March 2026.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Level Criminal Records Bureau check.
For further information about the role, please contact office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
