What is NCS?
NCS exists to engage, unite, and empower young people, building their confidence so they can go out there and achieve their dreams, no matter where they are from or what their background is.
Designed specifically for 16- and 17-year-olds, NCS can be a life changing experience that challenges young people to try new things, pick up new skills and take part in social action as they complete each phase of the programme.
NCS Summer Programme 2022
Registration for the NCS Summer Programme is now open! Visit the NCS website to find out more about the two-week programme, and register today!
Find out more & register this summer
NCS Autumn Programme 2022
Registration for the NCS Autumn Programmes are now open! We will ensure that all young people who express an interest can participate in NCS. However, in some of our autumn programmes, we have fewer places than in previous years, so make sure you sign up early.
Find out more & grab your spot this autumn
Join NCS Changemakers
If you’re looking for a way to carry on doing good once you’ve been on NCS, joining Changemakers is for you! You’ll be part of a local group designing and delivering social action projects for your community, on subjects that matter to you. As an NCS graduate, you will also have access to workshops and events designed to help you develop key skills and make your CV stand out. Sign up by using the expression of interest form below and we’ll be in touch with more information.
Changemakers Expression of Interest form
I loved all the teamwork exercises and the opportunity to make new friends and cook for ourselves during the second week, that was a laugh.
NCS Graduate 2019
Work with us
The sessional staff delivering the NCS programme play a vital role in creating a fun and memorable experience for young people. It’s more than just helping things to run smoothly, it’s being a presenter, a mentor, a sounding board, a role model.
We are looking for staff to work on our two week summer and autumn programmes, our term-time Skills Booster sessions, and our weekend Changemakers sessions, so it can fit around your busy schedule.
We will provide all the training you need. Our seasonal roles provide our staff with the opportunity to give back to their community, enhance their leadership skills, as well as gaining professional experience in youth work.
We’re currently recruiting for Wave Leaders, Team Leaders and Inclusion Mentors: –
Wave Leader
As the Wave Leader you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth running of the programme, known as a wave. You will lead and inspire your wave of young people. You will be responsible for delivering curriculum sessions, coordinating programme logistics and compliance measures, safeguarding and pastoral care of young people, and line management of programme staff.
Team Leader
As a Team Leader, you will be instrumental in creating a safe, positive and life-changing experience for a team of young people throughout the programme, alongside one other Team Leader. You will strengthen your experience in supporting young people’s development on the programme by providing pastoral care, delivering inclusive curriculum sessions and helping with social action projects.
Inclusion Mentor
As an Inclusion Mentor, you will work exclusively with an individual young person (or as a shared support for two young people) with additional support needs, quickly building trust and motivating them to fully integrate with their team. Paired by qualification/experience, you will ensure that the young person is engaging fully with the NCS ethos and developing skills to take with them into the future.
We’re looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about working with young people and supporting the community. If this relates to you, then apply for these roles now! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch directly with our team to discuss your options. Simply email NCSWorkforce@groundwork.org.uk and we’ll get back to you asap.
