Youth Worker

London Borough of Newham; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is recruiting Youth Workers to join the Youth Empowerment Service. The roles include centre-based positions in Youth Zones and detached outreach into local communities, focusing on engaging activities, informal education, inclusion, and youth voice.

We welcome applicants with energy and commitment, including those aiming to obtain a Level 3 Youth Work qualification with our support. Closing date is 27 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Centre-Based and Detached Youth Worker roles to support young people across the borough.
• Open to experienced Youth Workers or those looking to develop in the field.

Responsibilities

• Centre-Based Youth Workers will operate in Youth Zones, delivering engaging activities and informal education to help young people build confidence and skills.
• Detached Youth Workers will take youth work into local communities, building trusted relationships and providing guidance and opportunities.
• Across both roles you will work with young people from diverse backgrounds, listening to them and involving them in shaping activities.

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.

Please view JD here

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.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.