Community Youth Worker

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Colchester is seeking a full-time Community Youth Worker. The role involves delivering mentoring sessions in schools and supporting health and inclusion programmes. Candidates should be enthusiastic and committed, with a strong work ethic and ability to inspire. This position is based in Colchester and requires working across various locations in North Essex.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with high standards.
• Ability to inspire and motivate participants in various settings.
• Willingness to work across multiple community locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mentoring sessions within schools.
• Create content and resources for mentors.
• Support health and inclusion programmes.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Strong work ethic

Creativity

Tenacity

Job description

Overview

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available!

CUCF provides high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Community Youth Worker with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40 hours per week).

This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of mentoring sessions within schools, creating content for mentors to deliver and supporting various CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to students and participants facing a variety of challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.

As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.

This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

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Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: Week commencing 20th October 2025

Start Date: From 3rd November 2025

For further details, please contact the CUCF team via email or call. Email: [e-mail]. Phone: [phone] (FAO: Ed King).

Responsibilities

• Deliver mentoring sessions within schools.
• Create content and resources for mentors to deliver.
• Support CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes and other community initiatives.
• Provide crucial support to students and participants facing a variety of challenges to help them achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues, schools, families, and community partners to maximise positive impact.

Requirements and Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed with high standards and a strong work ethic.
• Tenacity and creativity to overcome obstacles in a sport and community environment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations including schools and community facilities in North Essex.

Location and hours: The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG; 32-40 hours per week, full-time.