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Youth Worker Role
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 17 - 18 / Hour
Job Type:
Location: Hackney, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Youth Worker – Young Hackney (London Borough of Hackney)
Location: Hackney, London
Salary: £30,033 – £31,440 per annum
Hours: Monday – Sunday
Contract Type: Part-Time
Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People in Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is seeking passionate, committed, and community-driven Youth Workers to join the Young Hackney team. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, open-access and targeted youth work programmes through our Youth Hubs, schools, and community settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are enthusiastic about empowering young people, improving life outcomes, and building safer, stronger communities through inclusive youth engagement.
About the Role:
As a Youth Worker, you’ll contribute to a wide range of youth-focused services and activities designed to:
* Support educational attainment and positive mental health
* Provide safe spaces for socialising and personal development
* Offer meaningful alternatives to crime, exclusion, and disengagement
* Help young people transition successfully into adulthood and employment
You’ll be working face-to-face with young people aged 11–19 (up to 25 for those with SEND) across Hackney, providing group sessions, one-to-one support, and community outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Delivery
* Contribute to a 7-day programme of term-time, holiday, and residential youth activities
* Design and deliver open access and targeted youth work sessions tailored to the needs of local communities
* Ensure programmes support physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employability and personal development
Direct Youth Work
* Build honest, supportive relationships with young people, including those who are vulnerable or hard to reach
* Support early intervention by identifying needs, assessing risk and signposting to appropriate services
* Engage in outreach in schools, streets and neighbourhoods
* Encourage youth participation in programme design, evaluation and service feedback
Partnership Working
* Collaborate with schools, Police, Social Care, health services and voluntary organisations
* Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with the London Child Protection Guidelines
Monitoring & Evaluation
* Record attendance and progress using outcomes-based tools and recognised accreditations
* Support programme quality, improvement and impact measurement
Safeguarding, Equality & Inclusion
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people
* Model inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice
* Deliver services that reflect Hackney’s diverse communities and support young people with SEND
About You:
We’re looking for Youth Workers who are:
Passionate about young people’s development
Creative and enthusiastic with a positive, resilient attitude
Able to engage children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds
Experienced in delivering structured, engaging and inclusive activities
Committed to safeguarding, equality, and youth participation
Essential Requirements:
* Experience delivering open access or targeted youth work or participation programmes
* Knowledge of youth development, safeguarding and multi-agency working
* Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holiday periods
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable (but not essential):
* Relevant qualification in Youth Work or Play Work (Level 2/3)
* First Aid Certificate
* Qualifications in arts, sports or outdoor education (e.g. Music, Drama, FA Level 1)
* Understanding of accreditation tools (e.g. AQA, Youth Achievement Awards)
What We Offer:
* A dynamic, supportive team in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs
* Access to state-of-the-art Youth Hubs and resources
* Ongoing CPD and opportunities to grow your career in youth services
* A role where your work has a real, lasting impact
Apply Today and Be Part of Something Bigger!
If you’re looking to start or continue your youth work career in a forward-thinking, inclusive and high-impact environment, we want to hear from youBefore You Apply
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