Youth Worker

Harmonia Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative civil society organization as a Youth Worker, where you will engage with young people and families in community settings. This role focuses on building trusted relationships and fostering personal development through group and individual sessions. You will work in a supportive environment that values creativity and empathy, helping to reduce isolation and improve connections to opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Workplace wellbeing support

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with young people, either as an employee or volunteer.
• Experience in delivering group work and involving young people in session design.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with young members aged 5 to 17.
• Engage with families and develop ongoing activity programmes.

Skills

Building trusted relationships

Active listening

Empathy

Group work facilitation

Session planning

Safeguarding principles

Job description

Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?

We are looking for a Youth Worker to join this innovative, brave, and creative team.

Position:

Youth Worker

Location:

Delivery based in Wakefield and Bradford Traveller sites/community centres. Office based across both locations and Leeds.

Hours:

28 hours per week

Salary:

Grade 3 SCP 8 £23,864-£24,829 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 2025)

Contract:

12 months with the intention to extend (subject to funding)

Benefits:

Workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working, family-friendly policies, and free parking.

Closing Date:

Friday 16th May 2025 at 5pm

Interview Date:

Tuesday 20th May 2025

The Role

You will be part of the youth service working on local council sites and community centres in Wakefield and Bradford. Your role involves building trusted relationships with young members (ages 5 to 17), engaging with families living on site, and outreach to young people living on yards, in houses, and potentially roadside. You will learn about their goals, talents, and challenges, and collaboratively develop ongoing activity programmes.

The youth work programme includes weekly group work and regular 1-1 sessions covering issues such as mental health, education, relationships, safety, human rights, and future aspirations. Sessions focus on developing confidence, leadership, teamwork, positive communication, and decision-making skills.

The service aims to reduce young people's isolation, improve their connections to opportunities, foster pride in their ethnicity, and develop partnerships with organizations that can offer off-site opportunities.

About You

You should be confident working in a busy, community-facing environment that values person-centred approaches, active listening, and empathy. Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines are essential.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience working with young people, as an employee or volunteer.
• Experience delivering group work for children and young people, including co-production and involving young people in session design and delivery.
• Experience in record-keeping and session planning.
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in building trusted relationships and developing young people's strengths.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. You will be redirected to the charity's website to complete their application form.

About the Organisation

You will join a vibrant, brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This established, award-winning civil society organisation has a national profile and is known for its innovation, bravery, and creativity. Its aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers by addressing inequalities in housing, health, education, employment, and social inclusion. The organisation runs various community and strategic projects, including advocacy, community development, and youth work.

Other relevant roles include Youth Worker, Senior Youth Worker, Junior Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Child Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Intervention Officer, and Youth Officer.

Note: This role is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.