Youth Support Worker

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Youth Worker to lead youth-led sessions, providing safe and inclusive environments for young people. The role requires engagement with diverse communities, planning and delivering sessions tailored to youth needs, promoting personal development, and ensuring safeguarding standards. If you are passionate about youth development and social justice, this role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in diverse communities.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Commitment to safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging youth work sessions.
• Promote the development of young people's personal and social skills.
• Identify and support young people at risk of vulnerability.

Skills

Youth development

Social justice

Group session delivery

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Youth Worker - Safe Spaces (Young Tower Hamlets)

Location: Tower Hamlets, London

Contract Type: Full time/ Part time

Salary: £25.54 UMB (Inclusive of holiday pay) £19.62 PAYE (Exclusive of Holiday pay)

About the Role

As a Youth Worker, you will play a key role in the delivery of youth-led sessions across the borough, providing safe, inclusive, and positive environments for young people aged 11-19 (and up to 25 for those with SEND). These sessions are a core part of Tower Hamlets\' strategy to reduce violence, vulnerability and exploitation among young people.

You\'ll be working in every ward of the borough to ensure that no young person is left without access to:

• Safe and welcoming spaces to spend time
• Positive, educational, and creative activities
• Support and guidance from skilled, trusted youth workers

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging youth work sessions
• Build strong, supportive relationships with young people
• Promote the development of young people\'s personal and social skills
• Identify and support young people at risk of vulnerability or exploitation
• Signpost to other relevant services when additional support is needed
• Work in partnership with local services, schools, and community organisations
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are upheld at all times

About You

• Passionate about youth development and social justice
• Experienced in working with young people in diverse communities
• Skilled at delivering engaging and inclusive group sessions
• Knowledgeable about the challenges facing young people today
• Able to work evenings and weekends where required
• Committed to creating a borough where every young person feels safe, supported, and inspired

Why Join Us

• Be part of a pioneering, borough-wide youth initiative
• Help shape a safer, stronger Tower Hamlets for young people
• Access training, support, and professional development opportunities
• Work with a passionate, skilled team of youth practitioners
• Make a real, lasting impact in the community

If you would like to apply, please contact Nicola Mansfield at (url removed) or (phone number removed)