Senior Youth Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a Lead Youth Outreach Worker to develop and oversee youth programs in Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall. You will be responsible for building relationships with local organizations and ensuring high-quality services are delivered. The role requires a full UK driving license and qualifications in Youth Work. This temporary contract, at £13.08 per hour, will last until March 2026.

Benefits

Community engagement opportunities

Development in youth services

Qualifications

• 1 year of Youth Work experience required.
• Understanding of mental health first aid is desirable.
• EFAW First Aid qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop youth provisions in Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall.
• Oversee existing youth provisions and ensure high standards.
• Collaborate with local organisations and schools.

Skills

Youth Work Principles

Detached and Outreach Youth Work

Safeguarding

Full UK Driving License

Education

L2 Youth Worker

Job description

Lead Youth Outreach Worker
10 hours per week split at Bury and Mildenhall (until October) Due to the nature of this role, there will be some elements of evening and weekend work required.
£13.08 per hour
Temporary contract March 2026 (due to funding)
In this role you will be responsible for developing provision for young people, primarily in Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall. You will be required to confidently build relationships with local organisations, schools, and young people directly to create and develop new programmes and partnerships that meet the needs of local youth build an understanding of the issues that young people are facing and help to create safer places in the areas where young people hang out.
You will oversee existing youth provision, including Teen Chill sessions, ensuring high-quality services across all current and new youth programs and communicate with participants and their families when required. Collaboration with the Outdoor Education Manager and the Active Communities Manager is essential to ensure a diverse and sustainable program is developed across all areas of Abbeycroft.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• L2 Youth Worker in Principles / Youth Worker experience (1 year)
• Detached and Outreach Youth Work
• Safeguarding
• Full UK Driving License
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Mental Health First Aid
• EFAW First Aid
Closing Date: 11th August 2025
Interviews will take place on a continuous basis until a suitable applicant is found. Early applications are encouraged.
Abbeycroft is a non-for-profit organisation meaning we reinvest our profits into our services and the communities we are in. We therefore take pride in supporting where we work to provide great facilities and deliver health and wellbeing services to all within. #YourJobMatters

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