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Changemakers

Welcome to the Changemakers Portal

This is the space to learn, grow and develop. At Oxfordshire Youth, we want to help connect the youth sector and support its workforce to continue its great work. Here you will find access to policy templates, safeguarding reminders, wellbeing events and so much more.

Policy templates are available to download and edit with your organisation details. For further information on policy, training or qualifications email members@oxfordshireyouth.org

For Youth Workers and Organisations

A dedicated space built for the people who support young people every day

Safe, Inclusive and Supportive

Safeguarding guidance, policies and a commitment to best practice

Tools, Templates and Guidance

Ready-to-use resources, policy templates and practical sector tools

1,149
Professionals we are proud to have worked with
425
Total training hours delivered
24
Youth workers trained at Level 2 or 3 in Youth Work Principles

Safeguarding Notice

It is imperative that we keep young people safe

You must call the MASH immediately on:

0345 050 7666
Choose Option 1

If you believe a child is at risk of immediate harm. The NNC line operates 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday.

Choose Option 2

LCSS No Name Consultation if any of the following apply:

  • Allegations or concerns of sexually or physically abusive behaviour
  • Concerns around severe neglect or other severe health risks
  • Concern a child is living in, or will be returned to, a situation that may place them at immediate risk
  • A child is frightened to return home
  • Parent is absent
  • You are working with a family at Early Help level and are concerned that a child is at risk of, or suffering actual significant harm

Disclosure and Barring Service

Fast, supportive DBS processing for the youth sector

Oxfordshire Youth has made it an organisational priority to provide our Changemaker network with a consistent DBS service. We make safer youth work simple with a fast, supportive checking service for individuals and organisations working with young people.

The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. If you are volunteering or applying for paid work with children, or in a regulated activity with adults, you will need a DBS check.

Click below to submit your DBS application. Our team will process it and be in touch with next steps. For queries email dbs@oxfordshireyouth.org

Submit your DBS Application

As part of joining the Changemaker Network you have 3 complimentary DBS applications as a Change Maker. Please take advantage of this valued service.

Changemaker Members

Youth Sector Job Portal

Find opportunities to grow your career and make a difference in the lives of young people across Oxfordshire. Search for your next role or upload vacancies for your organisation.

The Changemakers Directory 2025

Discover more about the other amazing organisations we support. This directory is updated only when consent has been given for data sharing. If you would like to join the directory please contact members@oxfordshireyouth.org

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Youth Sector Job Portal

Find opportunities to grow your career and make a difference in the lives of young people across Oxfordshire. Browse available roles, post vacancies for your organisation, and connect with sector professionals.

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Member Directory & Database

Access our comprehensive directory of youth sector professionals, organisations and services across Oxfordshire. Connect with peers, find specialists, and build your professional network.

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Join the Mailing List for our Weekly Digital Skills Youth Club!

Calling all young people in Year 7 to Year 11 in and around Cowley in Oxford. Oxfordshire Youth are launching our weekly Digital Skills Youth Club for you to upgrade your Digital Skills every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:30pm during school term time! Join our mailing list for this youth club to stay up to date!

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