Youth Worker

Sportanddev; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fight for Peace is seeking a passionate Youth Worker to support personal development for young people at the Academy in London. The successful candidate will build genuine relationships, facilitate personal growth, and manage behaviours in line with the organization’s values.

You’ll help create a supportive environment while leading sports sessions and providing mentoring. This role requires the right to work in the UK, essential for application. Apply before May 8th by sending your CV and cover letter to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work and ability to build relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support sports sessions and lead Hub activities.
• Induct and register young people.
• Facilitate personal development conversations.

Job description

Fight for Peace is looking for a passionate youth worker. Appointee will be a visible and trusted presence during evening sessions at the Academy, building genuine relationships with young people and supporting their personal, social, and educational development.

Job title: Youth Worker

Reports to: Youth Work Manager

Location: Fight for Peace Academy. Woodman Street. London, E16 2LS

Application Deadline: Friday 8th May by 23:59

Job overview

The role centres on open-access evening provision, including supporting sports sessions and leading the Hub, which is our dedicated youth work space. Day-to-day responsibilities include inducting and registering young people, facilitating personal development conversations, and managing behaviour in line with our values.

You will create an environment where young people feel safe, accepted, and empowered. Alongside this, you will provide ad-hoc mentoring and one-to-one support, responding to individual needs and connecting young people to more intensive support where required.

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter (no longer than two sides of A4) to [e-mail] , using the subject line "YOUTH WORKER Application".

Right to work in the UK essential for the duration of the contract and visa sponsorship is not available for this position.