Youth Options

Who we are

Youth Options works with children and young people across Southampton and west Hampshire. We believe that all children and young people can achieve a better future if given the chance. You can help us achieve that vision.

Our mission is to support children and young people to engage, develop and become empowered to achieve a better future. We believe that every young person has the potential to realise their abilities and aspirations and make a valuable contribution to their communities.

We focus our work on three key areas:

Prevention: supporting children and young people to engage positively with their friends, family and local community, particularly in areas of need through street-based and centre-based youth work.

Targeted action: one to one and group support focusing on achieving positive outcomes including engagement children and young people in nature-based, outdoor learning.

Progression opportunities: supporting young people to take personal responsibility for their future through gaining qualifications, volunteer placements and employability programmes. 

Our culture and values

Our values are:

Inspiring: We inspire children and young people to achieve their own potential.

Supportive: We create a supportive environment for children, young people, colleagues and partners.

Committed: We are committed to enabling children and young people achieve a better future.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

 Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure Youth Options is a safe place for all our staff. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated across the organisation. Our aim is for all staff and volunteers to bring their true self into the work place.

Safeguarding

Our work with children and young people and keeping them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children in all areas of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Safeguarding policy