Youth Worker (Bank)

YMCA St Paul's Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Retail discounts

Counselling services

Flexible London locations

Career development

Enhanced maternity pay

Life Assurance

Job summary

YMCA St Paul’s Group in London is seeking a committed youth support worker to help young people belong, grow and thrive through structured activities and safe spaces.

You will develop holistic development, assist individuals toward their goals, plan engaging activities for youth centre users, and ensure safety, safeguarding and data protection practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in community or education settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare best practices.
• Ability to promote inclusive environments and positive self-image.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment for young people and foster holistic development.
• Assist young people in working toward individual goals.
• Plan activities tailored for youth centre users.
• Open and close the facility when required.
• Follow First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection procedures.
• Engage with partners and the community for outreach.
• Track attendance and important contact information.
• Collaborate with other YMCA St Paul’s Group departments.
• Build positive relationships within the team and organisation.
• Plan and evaluate youth activities focusing on key learning areas.

Skills

Child development support

Safeguarding

Health and Safety

First Aid

Data Protection

Community Engagement

Relationship Building

Activity Planning

Tools

First Aid Tools

Job description

Be the difference. Empower young people to belong, grow, and thrive.

About YMCA St Paul’s Group:

YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, we envision places where young people thrive and communities flourish.

As one of the largest YMCAs in Europe and one of the largest providers of supported housing in London, we provide supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through our health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after-school clubs and soft play centres.

Being part of YMCA St Paul’s Group means not only working for a great London-based charity that has supported young people and communities for over 150 years, but also being part of a national association and global movement.

We are one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces™ 2026 and have also been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces for Large Organisations, Wellbeing, Women, Development, and the Charity & Not for Profit Sector 2026.

About the role:

We offer young people safe spaces to explore who they are, make good decisions, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and develop emotional resilience — giving them the confidence and skills they need to live, learn, work, and achieve. We help whole families to flourish. We have safe and trusted care and developmental activities, family support, mediation help when complex issues arise at home or school, summer and school holiday camps, and activities that are fun for everyone.

Your role will focus on the following responsibilities:

Individualised Child Development: Create a supportive environment for young people, actively encouraging their holistic development and positive self-image.

Support and assist: Actively helping young people work towards their individual goals.

Collaborate in planning: Preparing activities explicitly tailored for youth centre users.

Building Operations: Take responsibility for opening and closing the facility when required.

Awareness and adherence: Ensure best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.

Safety and Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.

Community Engagement: Actively seek opportunities for networking and outreach with partners and young people in the community.

Data Tracking: Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems to record and track young people's attendance and critical contact information.

Collaboration: Work with other YMCA St. Paul's Group departments, utilising facilities and offices.

Relationship Building: Develop positive relationships with the team and the wider YMCA group.

Activity Planning and Evaluation: Planning and evaluating youth activities, focusing on prime areas, specific areas, and Characteristics of Effective Learning.

Your role at YMCA St. Paul's Group will be integral to our mission of providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people and their families, helping them develop essential life skills and resilience while fostering a sense of self-worth and belonging.

What we offer:

At YMCA St Paul's Group, we prioritise improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace and our services. We value your authenticity and unique voice and encourage you to share your opinions. You will have the opportunity to be a catalyst for change by actively participating in our Employee Resource Groups.

You can learn, grow, and reach your full potential as a team member. We are committed to your development and will support your personal growth journey. Our comprehensive learning and development programme includes training, qualifications, and on-the-job experience, ensuring that you have the skills necessary for your role while offering continuous development and advancement opportunities.

In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits which will support you in mind, body, and spirit, which include:

• Free gym access across our sites.
• Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
• Free access to well-being and counselling services.
• The ability to work from a range of outer London work locations.
• Career development programmes to help you thrive.
• Family-friendly policies to help you balance work-life, including enhanced maternity pay.
• Life Assurance (permanent contracts only).

For a complete list of our staff benefits, please click here.

Please note:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

Previous applications:

If you have applied for a similar role within the last six months and were unsuccessful, we encourage you to consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying.

Accessibility & adjustments:

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any support to participate fully.

At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we actively promote equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and value the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our workforce stronger.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and work in accordance with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA.