Senior Youth Worker

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Youth Worker to engage with young people in the community. This role focuses on delivering high-quality youth work through innovative programs that promote personal and educational development. You will work in various settings, including schools and community spaces, to build trusting relationships and support young individuals facing challenges. Join a supportive environment that values your input and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted car parking

Season loan ticket for travel

Qualifications

• Experience in detached youth work and engaging with young people.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality youth work provision.
• Develop programs for personal and social development.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Leadership

Safeguarding

Community Work

Education

Relevant Youth Work Qualification

Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

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Slough Borough Council provided pay range

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Base pay range

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Starting from £35,378 per annum (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EL
  
  

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Starting from £35,378 per annum (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EL
  
  

The closing date for applications is midnight on 16th May 2025

We are seeking to recruit a proactive individual with a passion to work and engage with young people in the community through detached work, work in schools and on a 1:1 basis.

The Senior Youth Worker will lead and deliver high-quality youth work provision, with a focus on engaging and supporting young people in both centre-based and detached settings. They will develop and implement programmes that promote personal, social, and educational development, ensuring that young people have access to safe spaces, positive relationships, and opportunities for growth.

A key aspect of this role is detached youth work—engaging with young people in their own environments, such as streets, parks, and community spaces, to build trusting relationships and provide support on issues affecting their lives.

The Senior Youth Worker will work in partnership with other agencies to address the needs of young people, particularly those at risk of exploitation, exclusion or social disadvantage. This role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and a commitment to empowering young people to reach their full potential.

Our Council:

People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.

What We Offer:

SBC is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Generous pension scheme
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
  
  

Interested?

For more information or an informal discussion on the role, please contact Tony Rawlings via email on [e-mail] We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. We value diversity.

Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all applicants who have chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form and can evidence the minimum criteria for the role through their application.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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