Who We Are

Creative Optimistic Visions (COV) is a values-led social enterprise supporting young people to feel safe, confident and empowered in their lives.
Everything we do is rooted in the Protective Behaviours process, believing:

🔹 We all have the right to feel safe, all the time.
🔹 We can talk with someone about anything — even if it is awful or small.

These principles guide how we deliver youth and community services — and how we treat each other as a team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Youth Worker to help deliver our alternative education provision, youth and community programmes, and one-to-one mentoring.

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• Passionate about empowering young people
• Skilled in trauma-informed and relational practice
• Reflective, resilient and committed to personal growth
• Prepared to advocate for children, families and community voice
• Able to lead with confidence, kindness and professionalism

As part of this role, you will receive Protective Behaviours Practitioner training and access to ongoing development and reflective practice.

Why Join Us?

🟡 A culture built on care, curiosity and lifelong learning
🟡 A supportive team who values reflection over perfection
🟡 Opportunities for growth, creativity and real impact
🟡 Laptop, phone and expenses included
🟡 Flexible working where project needs allow

This isn’t just a position — it’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

Role Details

📍 Coventry
💼 30 hours per week
📅 Fixed Term: 4 years
💷 Salary: £31,989 FTE (£23,993 pro rata)
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 1st December 2025
🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 8th December

We’re looking for someone who understands that youth work is about relationships, not routines. Someone who can hold boundaries with kindness, meet young people with compassion, and believes that growth — for us and them — is lifelong. We are seeking an experienced and values-led practitioner who demonstrates professionalism, emotional intelligence and a commitment to trauma-informed and protective behaviours practice.

If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could work somewhere where values actually guide the work”…
You just found it.

This role is more than a job.
It’s purpose.
It’s community.
It’s impact.

This role provides the opportunity to influence meaningful outcomes for young people and families, while working within a supportive and learning-oriented organisational culture.

If you are a reflective practitioner committed to high-quality delivery, this role may be the right next step for you.

If this feels like a calling, not just a job — Please send a covering letter telling us how you would fit into our company culture, plus a copy of your CV to: stacey@creativeoptimisticvisions.co.uk

For an informal chat about the role, contact: Stacey-Jade Mason-Lynch: Director on 07532364336 or email stacey@creativeoptimisticvisions.co.uk

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If you are passionate about supporting young people, and believe you have what it takes to inspire and mentor, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will have access to Youth Work, Mentoring, Safeguarding and Protective Behaviours Training, as well as working with a great team, providing essential services to young people aged 11-19 years.

Job descriptions can be found below:

Youth Mentor 20 hours per week

Youth Mentor 16 hour per week

Closing Date for applications: 28th October 2020 12pm.

Interview date: w/c 2nd November TBC

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