Youth Engagement Worker

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Bexley is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support the Turnaround programme, delivering high-quality youth work with children in Bexley’s Targeted Youth service, both 1-2-1 and in groups. The post is fixed term until March 2029, with DBS clearance required and arrangements for an Enhanced Disclosure.

Interviews are scheduled for 8 September 2026; informal discussion with Sharon Taylor, Team Manager, [e-mail].

Job description

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

To support the delivery of the Turnaround programme to prevent children entering the criminal justice system, by delivering high quality youth work programmes with children in Bexley's Targeted Youth service, both 1-2-1 and with groups.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Taylor, Team Manager, [e-mail]

This is a fixed term post until March 2029.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 8th September 2026.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council's existing employees. The Council's Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.