Torbay Youth Service Page

What is Youth work?

Youth workers seek to work with young people to promote their social and personal development and to encourage young people to have their own voice in their communities and within our society. Youth work is about young people being involved in their own active decision making, which starts with making a choice as to whether to engage with the youth work process itself. It is entirely voluntary.

Youth workers seek to build trust and to offer safe spaces for young people to explore their own identity, make informed choices, build resilience, and have fun! Torbay Youth Service utilises the National Youth Agency youth work curriculum in our work with young people as part of our informal education processes.

Our targeted youth work offer – by referral only through Family Help

Torbay Youth Service has a largely targeted youth work offer, which means it is targeted to the needs of young people who may welcome some youth work support on a 1 to 1 basis or to have a youth worker arrange to visit them to discuss what groups and activities may be on offer in Torbay.

Please contact us with any queries and we will direct you to the relevant youth work team member by emailing us at youthservice@torbay.gov.uk or call us and leave a message for the Youth Service team during office hours on 01803 208100.

Senior Youth Worker’s: Jenny 07920 806455 and Paul 07766 990922

Youth Service Sign-Up Form

We are excited to announce we are holding a Fair Futures Festival on 9th June 2026

Are you thinking about what comes next?
Turning 16 or 18 can feel like a big step — school changes, support changes, and it’s not always clear what your options are. You’re not alone in feeling that way.

That’s exactly why we’ve created the Fair Futures Festival.

🔎 What’s it all about?

This is a free, drop-in event for young people in Torbay who want to explore their future and figure out their next steps. Whether you already have a plan or no idea where to start, this event is for you.

You’ll find everything in one place — real people, real opportunities, and real support.

💬 What can you do there?

• Chat to people about jobs, courses, apprenticeships, and training
• Find out about support for mental health, housing, and wellbeing
• Discover new opportunities you might not have thought about
• Ask questions in a relaxed, friendly space (no pressure!)
• Meet others who are figuring things out just like you

🚀 Why come along?

• Get ideas for your future
• Build your confidence
• Make useful connections
• Find support that actually works for you
• Take your next step — whatever that looks like

🤝 Who will be there?

• Colleges, training providers, and employers
• Apprenticeship and careers services
• Youth and community organisations
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Housing and advice teams

🌈 Your future, your way

This event is all about helping you feel more prepared, more confident, and more in control of what comes next.

Booking your time slot – when are you planning to attend? You are welcome to stay as long as you like – but knowing what time you are likely to arrive helps us to plan a warm welcome. 

• Between 12 and 1pm – this session is going to be a quiet session.  So, if you prefer quieter environments, this is a good slot for you. 
• 1pm – until you’re ready to leave
• 2pm – until you’re ready to leave 
• 3pm – until you’re ready to leave
• 4pm – until you’re ready to leave
• 5pm – until you’re ready to leave
• The event finishes at 6pm

We can’t wait to see you!

She and Us – held every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm

A group for young people identifying as young women who
come together each week to have fun and empowering
conversations on issues that impact them. Activities: arts and
crafts, music, cooking, and more! Doink is available for 13+.

13 to 17 years. Term time only

Easter Holiday Programmes – 2026

Doing it Differently – Friday 6.30 – 8.30pm Sports and climbing with Reach Outdoors

Youth drop-in sessions, sports and indoor climbing. NICAS climbing awards with REACH Outdoors.

Juniors 8 to 11 years: 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Seniors 12 to 17 years: 7.30 to 8.30pm

Sports hall 11 to 17 years: 6.30 to 8.30pm. Football, basketball, table tennis, and badminton.

Doink is available for 13+ when requested in advance.

Open all year round.

She and Us – every Wednesday 6pm – 8pm

A group for young people identifying as young women who
come together each week to have fun and empowering
conversations on issues that impact them. Activities: arts and
crafts, music, cooking, and more! Doink is available for 13+.
13 to 17 years. Term time only

Notice: From February to April 2026 we will be at Turning Heads, Lime
Avenue, TQ2 5JL, whilst Chill’d Out is under a refurbishment.

Gamechangers – every Thursday 5.30 to 7.30pm

A group for young adults to come together to learn new skills
and have fun on the road to adulthood. Volunteering,
cooking, music, crafts and tabletop games.
16 to 19 years. Term time only

Tuesday 5 – 8pm Wellbeing Group (TBC) 

Young Men’s Group * Group for Home Educated young people

LGBTQIA+ support * Wellbeing café * 1 to 1 youth work
Activities include well-being projects and lots more!
Our 1 to 1 youth work offer is through our Family Help Pathway.
11 to 17 years.

Term time only.

Dear Parent/Carer/Guardian/Young Person

If your child, or you as a young person, have been invited to take part in our Youth Work Programmes in the ways listed below from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, then a consent form will be required.

This form collects consent from parents, carers or guardians for the forthcoming opportunities.

Before you attend an activity where a consent form is required, please complete and submit here.
Please submit separate forms if you have more than one child who will attend.

Youth Service Sign-Up Form

Youth Service Consent Form 2026