Senior Youth Worker

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Camden seeks a passionate Senior Youth Worker to manage a youth hub focused on enhancing the lives of young people. The role involves supervising a team, collaborating with partners, and developing engaging youth work programmes, aiming for impactful community change.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest free loans

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in direct work with young people.
• Experience in designing and delivering structured youth programmes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and supervise a team of youth workers and volunteers.
• Design, lead, and implement youth work programmes.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivational Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

JNC-recognised Level 4 qualification in Youth and Community Work

JNC-recognised Level 3 qualification with 4+ years experience

Job description

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Job Description

Salary:£41,342 - £44,354 Inclusive of LW

Grade: JNC/Qualified SCP 21-24

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

Hours per week: 36

Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time

Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

Interview: TBC

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

About the team/service

As Youth Early Help Service, we are dedicated to ensuring that all young people and their families succeed, excel in their education, and have access to a range of exciting and early help services when needed. We strive to help children and young people maximise their potential for growth and development, become resilient, stay safe, and lead healthier, more positive lifestyles.

What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Senior Youth Worker to manage a youth hub. You will be managing, supporting, developing, and supervising a team of youth workers and volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of services to young people in the hub. Your role will involve designing, leading, and implementing a youth work programme that meets the objectives of our service curriculum, embedding accreditation, active citizenship, and participation opportunities for young people.

You will collaborate with a wide range of networks, including Police, Social Workers, YOT, Schools, GPs, CAMHS, and more, to deliver high-quality, evidence-based service provision for young people.

Please note that this role involves working unsociable hours, including evenings between 18:00 - 21:00, weekends, and residentials, with a frequency of up to four evening sessions per week.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

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All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a JNC-recognised Level 4 or higher qualification in Youth and Community Work or related fields such as Play Work, Social Work, Youth Justice, Sports, Substance Misuse, etc. Alternatively, a JNC-recognised Level 3 qualification and at least 4 yrs experience of work with young people.

We are looking for an inspiring and insightful Senior Youth Worker with significant and demonstrable experience in direct work with young people such as one to one & group work, outreach and detached work. Your ability to inspire and motivate both your team and the young people you work with is crucial. Strong leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You should be adaptable, able to respond to the changing needs of young people and the community. Excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions.

You will have significant experience in designing and delivering structured programmes of accredited and non-accredited activities linked to the Youth Work curriculum, supporting young people's progression, participation, and engagement in positive activities within their local community. You should possess comprehensive knowledge of youth work, early intervention, and prevention policies, practices, and procedures, as well as safeguarding and child protection.

The ideal candidate will have the skills to establish positive and effective working relationships with young people, maintaining appropriate boundaries in the workplace, and engaging them in the development of youth activities.

If you are a proactive and dedicated professional with a passion for youth work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a real impact in the community!

What We Offer

At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.