Youth Worker

YMCA; Redhill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare for permanent em­

Gym membership and free leisure access

Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave 6.6 weeks increased with

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey Housing Services in Redhill is seeking a Youth Worker to coordinate a resident engagement programme and support service for young people and vulnerable adults. The role focuses on getting inactive residents onto pathways toward employment, volunteering, education or training.

The post requires driving licence with business insurance evidence, working 21 hours per week (9:00–17:00) over three days, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice within a charity.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 standard qualification or equivalent in housing, social work, or youth work.
• Full driving licence with evidence of business use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Promote, coordinate and deliver the resident journey programme (Y-Focus) to residents.
• Help team deliver a safe, supportive, and person-centred service for young people and vulnerable adults.
• Implement a timetabled support programme of workshops and activities for economically inactive residents.
• Ensure long term goals are met so inactive residents become active and independent.
• Develop activities that enhance life skills and confidence in health, wellbeing, and teamwork.
• Maintain records, timetables, interventions and outcomes; submit reports to committees.

Skills

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type

Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

07-09-2026

Application End Date

30-09-2026

Location

Hillbrook House, Redhill

RH1 6QT

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for a Youth Worker to join our Housing team at Hillbrook House, Redhill.

This role requires someone co-ordinate a resident engagement programme designed for inactive young people, leading them on a bespoke journey towards employment, volunteering, education or training.

This role requires someone withMinimum NVQ Level 2 standard qualification or equivalent in housing, social work, or youth work (or wiling to complete alongside their job role within the next twelve months.).

To postholder must have a full driving licence and valid business use insurance policy. This must be evidenced, and documents provided such as MOT certificate, insurance certificate and valid driving licence provided.

WORKING HOURS: 21 hours per week; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (including 60 minutes unpaid break)

WORKING PATTERN: Three days per week (flexible on the days, either Monday - Wednesday, or Wednesday - Friday)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To promote, co-ordinate and deliver the resident journey programme (Y-Focus) to residents of YMCA East Surrey Housing Services.
• To help team deliver a safe, supportive, and person‑centred service for young people and vulnerable adults accessing YMCA East Surrey’s housing.
• Implement a timetabled support programme consisting of workshops and group activities for residents with a focus on those who are economically inactive.
• To ensure long term goals are met so inactive residents become active and independent as part of their pathway plan.
• To set up regular activities that will enhance residents’ life skills and confidence in areas such as physical activity and health, emotional wellbeing, team building skills and healthy living.
• To develop effective systems of support for young person and continually look at their development.
• Submit regular reports to relevant committees to ensure Y‑Focus progress is evidenced and transparent.
• Maintain accurate records, timetables, interventions and outcomes.
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others, reporting any risk promptly.
• Work within YMCAES policies and adhere to the terms outlined within them.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding legislation and organisational safeguarding policies and follow guidance from relevant regulatory bodies as required.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

INTERVIEWS: YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview suitable candidates as and when they apply, so if you are interested in this role then early application is advised.

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

Have you reached compulsory school leaving age? * Required

Please tell us about any education and/or qualifications which are relevant to this role * Required

Has a YMCA East Surrey employee referred you for this role? If so, please provide their name * Required

Have you ever worked at YMCA East Surrey before as an employee, agency worker or volunteer? * Required

Provide us with some information about how you meet the requirements of the role. This may include experience you have gained in employment, education, or during career breaks * Required

Do you hold a current UK driving licence? * Required

Do you have access to a vehicle? * Required

* Equal Opportunities (Please note, recruiting managers do not see this information. If you are successful, when the HR team set up your employee record, they will import this data).

To which gender identity do you most identify * Required

What is your sexual orientation? * Required

What is your religion or belief? * Required

Relationship Status * Required

What is your nationality * Required

What is your ethnicity * Required

What is your age range? * Required

Do you consider yourself to have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010? * Required

* Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Do you have any convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?, If yes, confirm details * Required

* Right to Work

Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? * Required

Do you have the right to work in the UK? (it is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have, or gain, permission to work in the UK.) If you are invited to interview you will be asked to provide your Right to Work in the UK documents * Required

* Reference Details

You must provide a minimum of two references covering at least three continuous years of employment.
One referee must be the line manager for the current or most recent employment.
If you do not have three years employment history you must provide an academic reference which covers three years.
References must be from an authenticated company email address.

Referee 1 - Name * Required

Referee 1 - Please confirm reference type * Required

Referee 1 - Email address (must be from an authenticated company email address) * Required

Referee 1 - Can we contact this reference now? * Required

Referee 2 - Name * Required

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