Youth Worker

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is recruiting Youth Workers to support young people across the borough. Roles include centre-based positions in Youth Zones and detached work in local communities, delivering engaging activities and informal education.

Youth Workers will help create safe, welcoming spaces, listen to young people, and involve them in shaping activities to meet diverse needs. Development support for Level 3 Youth Work qualifications is available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Youth Work qualification is required or supported for development, as stated in the posting.
• Strong communication and listening skills to engage with diverse young people.

Responsibilities

• Centre-Based Youth Workers will be based within Youth Zones, delivering engaging and varied programmes of activities and informal education.
• Detached Youth Workers will take youth work into local communities, building trusted relationships and providing support, information and guidance.
• Work with young people from diverse backgrounds and involve them in shaping activities to ensure relevance and inclusivity.

Job description

Job Description

Youth Worker

£30,745 - £35,533 per annum

We are recruiting for both centre-based and detached Youth Work Practitioners to join Newham’s Youth Empowerment Service and play a vital role in supporting young people across the borough.

Centre-Based Youth Workers will be based within our Youth Zones, delivering engaging and varied programmes of activities, informal education and opportunities for young people. You will help to create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop new skills, form positive relationships and have their voices heard.

Detached Youth Workers will take youth work directly into local communities, engaging young people where they choose to spend their time. You will build trusted relationships, understand the issues affecting young people locally and provide support, information, guidance and opportunities that help them thrive.

Across both roles, you will work with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those facing barriers to participation or who may need additional support. You will be passionate about listening to young people, involving them in shaping activities and ensuring that our offer is relevant, inclusive and responsive to their needs.

Whether you are an experienced and qualified Youth Worker or are looking to develop your career in youth work, we want to hear from you. If you do not yet hold a Level 3 Youth Work qualification, we can support you to achieve this as part of your professional development.

If you have the energy, creativity and commitment to build positive relationships and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, come and join our team and help us make Newham the best place for children and young people to grow up.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.