Youth Worker - Detached Youth Work

Rights and Equalities in Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Youth Worker to engage with young people in Newham. This role includes planning and delivering activities, establishing trust within the community, and supporting the personal development of youth. Applicants must have experience working with diverse groups and be flexible, with a commitment to safeguarding and youth development. The position involves evening and weekend work, providing an opportunity to make a real difference in local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth aged 9–19 years, essential.
• Ability to engage young people with varying needs, essential.
• Experience in Detached Youth Work or community settings, essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish trust and positive relationships with young people.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in community spaces.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Flexible communication

Program planning and evaluation

Teamwork

Coaching and motivating youth

Education

Level 3 Youth Work Qualification or above

Job description

RIGHTS AND EQUALITIES IN NEWHAM – (REIN)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Youth Worker – Detached

Location: Newham

Responsible to: Youth and Community Work Manager

Salary: £LLW-£16 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Job Summary

At REIN, we are rooted in working with and within diverse communities, Detached Youth Work is an essential part of our delivery model, enabling youth workers to take our youth work offer into the communities where young people are choosing to meet. This means being out and about on the streets, meeting young people in housing estates, parks, shops, cafes, sports pitches and other spaces where children, young people, parents, carers, residents are. This role will plan and deliver high quality engagement and activities, through detached youth work that supports young people in their personal, social, emotional and educational learning and development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

Focus on young people

• Establish positive and trusting relationships with individuals and groups of children and young people
• Work directly with children and young people to plan, lead and deliver fun, safe and purposeful activities and events in their area
• Confidently manage and facilitate group work with children and young people
• Understand and empathise with the needs of young people and work with them to achieve their potential
• Actively listen to and promote the voice of children and young people to help improve and develop our youth work offer and contribute to wider community development
• Where appropriate, signpost and support attendance and participation in a range of activities in the area, particularly by young people who may not previously have had opportunity to fully participate

Teamwork

• Establish positive working relationships with others
• Work alongside other team members to provide guidance and support to young leaders, students and volunteers
• Contribute to and shape team development and goal setting
• Establish positive working relationships with a range of relevant partner organisations and stakeholders

Planning and organising

• Contribute to session, termly and annual planning to ensure a meaningful and quality youth work programme is supported
• Follow all policies and procedures as required by the organisation including Safeguarding
• Complete monitoring and evaluation information as required, including encouraging feedback from young people taking part in activities

Communication

• Communicate in an open, professional and positive manner both with team members and our wider network of supporters and partners
• Promote cultural cohesion and inclusion and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination
• Seek guidance and support when necessary and ask questions to clarify understanding
• Record information clearly in accordance with procedures and systems

Continuous Improvement

1. Attend regular training and development sessions and events where required
2. Maintain knowledge of relevant national and local programmes, initiatives, policies and practices relevant to youth work
3. Respond positively to change and embrace revised working methods and new learning
4. Look for and suggest ways to improve current working practices, own and team performance

Person Specification

Essential or Desirable

Experience

• Experience of supporting and working with groups of young people aged 9–19yrs (up to 25yrs with SEND) – Essential
• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs – Essential
• Experience of Detached Youth Work and/or of working within a Community or Youth Club setting – Essential
• Experience in delivering/facilitating a diverse programme of activities, projects and/or opportunities (for example (but not limited to) sports, arts, dance, drama, social action, enterprise, youth voice) – Desirable
• Experience of working with young people with SEND, additional needs and disabilities – Essential

Qualifications

• Qualifications Level 3 Youth Work Qualification or above – Desirable
• Additional relevant qualifications or training (e.g. team games, safeguarding, gym instructor, food hygiene) – Desirable

Skills

• Able to work as part of a team and under own initiative – Essential
• Able to plan and evaluate programs of activity including production of session plans and evaluations – Essential
• Able to communicate effectively with young people, parents, team members and members of the public – Essential
• Flexibility and adaptability to deliver work within a framework that promotes inclusion – Essential
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with young people including those currently not engaged and who may need extra time and care to build trust – Essential
• Ability to coach, encourage, motivate and provide reliable support to children and young people – Essential

Knowledge

• A passion for and understanding of youth work – Essential
• An understanding of the issues affecting young people’s lives and knowledge of their needs – Essential
• Knowledge of health and safety, diversity awareness and safeguarding (supported by ongoing training and development) – Essential

Other requirements

• This role requires evening and weekend work – Essential
• The ability and willingness to travel to events in the region and beyond – Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post requires us to complete an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.