Youth Worker (Scale 5)

We Do Social Work; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Youth Worker to deliver engaging youth work across Ponders End and Craig Park Youth Centres and APC sessions. You will plan and lead activities supporting personal development, wellbeing and social inclusion for young people within the community.

The role requires a proactive worker who can build positive relationships, work independently and deliver safe, inclusive programmes across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth work, community or related settings.
• Experience planning and delivering structured youth activities.
• Strong safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries.
• Able to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Proactive, flexible and inclusive approach.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engaging youth club sessions across designated youth provision sites.
• Plan and deliver activities, programmes and projects reflecting young people's needs and interests.
• Develop session plans and opportunities that promote personal development, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Ensure all youth work activities are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Build trusting relationships with young people, encouraging participation, confidence and social inclusion.
• Deliver detached and outreach youth work to engage young people within local communities.
• Support universal and targeted youth programmes, including holiday activities, accredited learning and personal development projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Encourage young people to express their views and actively contribute to shaping youth services.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor participation and contribute to programme evaluations and reports.
• Attend team meetings, training and supervision sessions, contributing to the ongoing development of youth services.

Skills

Youth work experience

Activity planning

Safeguarding knowledge

Engaging diverse groups

Communication skills

Independent working

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Inclusive approach

Organisational skills

Job description

Youth Worker (Scale 5)

Client: Enfield Council

Location: Ponders End Youth Centre, Enfield

About the Role

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Youth Worker to deliver engaging youth work provision across Ponders End Youth Centre, Craig Park Youth Centre and APC sessions.

The successful candidate will plan and lead activities that support young people's personal development, wellbeing, social inclusion and positive engagement within their communities.

This role requires a confident and proactive youth worker who can work independently, build positive relationships with young people and deliver safe, inclusive and meaningful youth programmes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engaging youth club sessions across designated youth provision sites.


• Plan and deliver activities, programmes and projects that reflect young people's needs and interests.


• Develop session plans and opportunities that promote personal development, wellbeing and positive outcomes.


• Ensure all youth work activities are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.


• Build trusting relationships with young people, encouraging participation, confidence and social inclusion.


• Deliver detached and outreach youth work to engage young people within local communities.


• Support universal and targeted youth programmes, including holiday activities, accredited learning and personal development projects.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues, schools, community organisations and partner agencies.


• Encourage young people to express their views and actively contribute to shaping youth services.


• Maintain accurate records, monitor participation and contribute to programme evaluations and reports.


• Attend team meetings, training and supervision sessions, contributing to the ongoing development of youth services.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working with young people in a youth work, community or related setting.


• Experience planning and delivering structured youth activities and group sessions.


• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries.


• Ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds and build positive relationships.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and lead sessions confidently.


• A proactive, flexible and inclusive approach to youth work.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies