Youth Development & Wellbeing Coordinator

YMCA St Paul's Group; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Discounts

Well-being counselling

Outer London locations

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance

Job summary

YMCA St Paul’s Group is a charity and housing provider focused on helping young people belong, contribute and thrive across London. The role focuses on safeguarding, youth activities, and building resilient communities.

The successful candidate will support holistic youth development, plan activities, and collaborate with multiple departments while working across a network of outer London sites. Commitment to our Christian ethos remains central.

Responsibilities

• Individualised Child Development: Create a supportive environment for young people, actively encouraging their holistic development and positive self-image.
• Support and assist: Actively helping young people work towards their individual goals.
• Collaborate in planning: Preparing activities explicitly tailored for youth centre users.
• Building Operations: Take responsibility for opening and closing the facility when required.
• Awareness and adherence: Ensure best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.
• Community Engagement: Actively seek opportunities for networking and outreach with partners and young people in the community.
• Data Tracking: Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems to record and track young people’s attendance and critical contact information.
• Collaboration: Work with other YMCA St. Paul’s Group departments, utilising facilities and offices.
• Relationship Building: Develop positive relationships with the team and the wider YMCA group.
• Activity Planning and Evaluation: Planning and evaluating youth activities, focusing on prime areas, specific areas, and Characteristics of Effective Learning.

Job description

YMCA St Paul’s Group is a charity and housing provider focused on helping young people belong, contribute and thrive across London. The role focuses on safeguarding, youth activities, and building resilient communities.

The successful candidate will support holistic youth development, plan activities, and collaborate with multiple departments while working across a network of outer London sites. Commitment to our Christian ethos remains central.