Youth Worker

Kisharon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Pension scheme

Blue light card discounts

Eyecare benefits

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance

Training and progression

Job summary

Kisharon Langdon in North West London is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support young people with learning disabilities and autism. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week in a welcoming, supportive setting.

The Youth Worker will deliver informal learning through activities, one-to-one support and group workshops, fostering social development and personal growth in a caring team environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic approach to youth work.
• Experience with children/young adults who have learning, social or physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements.
• Experience organising events or coordinating projects (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth work projects and programmes that help young people develop personally, socially and educationally.
• Establish positive relationships with all young people to increase confidence and potential.
• Identify educational, social, cultural and recreational needs and plan innovative activity programmes.
• Work as part of a team coordinating engaging activities across different projects.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Humour

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in youth work

Job description

Are you a caring and enthusiastic person who loves supporting young people? Kisharon Langdon has an exciting Youth Worker opportunity!

Location: North West London, NW9 6TD

Salary: 13,200 to 14,500 DOE

Job Type: Part time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a charity providing enhanced quality services to support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families. Operating from nursery and school through further education, employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon enables people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. The organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and celebrates the diversity of the communities it serves.

Youth Worker - The Role:

As a Youth Worker, you will deliver informal learning in a welcoming, inclusive environment focused on social aspects of learning through activities, conversation and interaction. You will plan and deliver engaging one-to-one support and group workshops to young people with learning disabilities and autism. Activities range from arts and crafts to sports, music, dance, drama and cooking, creating fun environments where young people can practise social behaviour and develop personally.

Youth Worker - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver youth work projects and programmes that help young people develop personally, socially and educationally whilst empowering their independence
• Establish positive relationships with all young people, supporting and enabling them to increase their confidence and realise their potential
• Identify the formal and informal educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of members and plan innovative activity programmes that promote personal development
• Work as part of a team coordinating engaging activities across a variety of different projects

Youth Worker - You:

• A naturally caring and enthusiastic person with a fun personality, fantastic communication skills and good sense of humour who works well as part of a team
• Experience of working with children or young adults who have learning, social or physical disabilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and experience organising events or coordinating projects
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in youth work or equivalent qualification (desirable)

Benefits:

• 21 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme through NatWest Cushion
• Blue light card offering access to over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers
• Eyecare benefits via Vision Express
• Long service recognition, reward and employer referral bonus
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service if you are successful after interview.

At this time, we cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship. All applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to work without restriction in the UK.

We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026