Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering young people! As a Youth Worker, you'll engage with youth aged 10-16, providing essential support and guidance through various activities. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with schools and organizations to enhance opportunities for young people. If you're passionate about fostering development and inclusion, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a positive change in their lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in mentoring or support roles.
• Understanding of youth-related challenges and ability to offer guidance.

Responsibilities

• Engaging directly with young people to support their development.
• Creating and leading youth activities outside of school hours.
• Building strong relationships with local schools and community organisations.

Skills

Youth Work

Mentoring

Social Education

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work

Job description

Join our client in creating opportunities that help young people thrive! They are seeking an enthusiastic Youth Worker to support and empower young people aged 10–16. This role involves social education, mentoring, and engagement through various activities, ensuring young people feel supported, included, and inspired.

Job Title:

Youth Worker

Contract:

Permanent, Part-Time

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 14:00–20:00 (30 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). Flexible working hours can be discussed during the interview.

About Our Client:

Their Academy is a thriving, ambitious Ofsted-rated 'Good' academy. Their vision is to provide learning that equips everyone with versatile skills, opportunities to exceed aspirations, knowledge to be learned, empathy to be understanding, enthusiasm to be engaged, and encouragement to be determined. Their community is highly valued.

Responsibilities include:

1. Engaging directly with young people to support their development and social skills.
2. Creating and leading youth activities outside of school hours.
3. Providing a safe, welcoming environment for young people to learn, grow, and socialise.
4. Advocating for young people to ensure their voices are heard.
5. Building strong relationships with local schools and community organisations to enhance youth opportunities.

What They’re Looking For:

1. A Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work or relevant experience.
2. Experience working with young people in youth work, mentoring, or support roles.
3. Understanding of youth-related challenges and the ability to offer guidance and support.
4. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
5. A positive, energetic, and proactive approach to engaging young people.
6. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Why Join Our Client?

1. Employee Assistance Programme
2. Cycle to Work Scheme
3. Opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives
4. Supportive and passionate team environment
5. Dynamic role with varied daily activities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively share this commitment. The recruitment process includes thorough safer recruitment checks, including references and criminal record clearance.

They reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All new employees will undergo a 6-month probation period to ensure alignment with their culture, standards, and student needs, with regular evaluations and support mechanisms.

They value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working arrangements will be considered where suitable.