Youth Development & Wellbeing Worker

YMCA St Paul’s Group; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Discounts from major retailers and S

Free access to well-being and counsell

Outer London work locations

Career development programmes

Family-friendly policies (enhanced MAT

Life Assurance (permanent contracts)

Job summary

YMCA St Paul’s Group is seeking a dedicated youth development worker to provide safe spaces for young people and their families, fostering self-esteem and resilience. You will deliver holistic activities, support personalised goal-setting, and collaborate with other departments to plan and evaluate youth-centred programs.

Based in London, the role offers opportunities to engage with diverse communities, access training and development, and support welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children.
• Willingness to work with vulnerable groups.
• Basic Disclosure to be completed post-offer (DBS) as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Individualised Child Development: Create a supportive environment for young people, actively encouraging 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

First Aid knowledge

Job description

YMCA St Paul’s Group is seeking a dedicated youth development worker to provide safe spaces for young people and their families, fostering self-esteem and resilience. You will deliver holistic activities, support personalised goal-setting, and collaborate with other departments to plan and evaluate youth-centred programs.

Based in London, the role offers opportunities to engage with diverse communities, access training and development, and support welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety