Community youth support worker jobs

Do you believe communities are central to preventing violence and creating safer neighbourhoods? Salford CVS is looking for a Development Worker (Violence Reduction) to support a community-led programme in Little Hulton, working alongside young people, residents and local organisations to identify priorities, shape solutions and drive positive change. 

You'll build relationships, facilitate community engagement and co-design activities, amplify youth and community voices, and help local partners deliver initiatives that address the root causes of violence. If you're passionate about working with young people, strengthening communities and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

Main purposes of the post

To support the delivery of the community-led violence reduction programme in Salford, working with young people, communities and VCSE partners in Little Hulton. 

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit worked with 10GM, other VCSE providers and local communities to co-design our approach to a community-led violence reduction programme. The programme is one of the Violence Reduction Unit’s flagship projects across Greater Manchester and is in line with the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Strategy and Public Service Reform programme to involve communities to identify priorities, problem solve and direct investment and interventions accordingly. In Salford, the programme will be delivered within Little Hulton.

Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).

Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles and within Little Hulton.

The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.

The Youth Worker (Mentoring) will support Inspiring Inclusion’s Our Schools, Our Change programme by providing trauma‑informed, one‑to‑one support to Black and racially minoritised young people with adverse childhood experiences. Working closely with Camden schools and community partners, they will build trusting relationships that help young people feel seen, heard, and empowered while wider systems change progresses. They will use holistic, strengths‑based, participatory approaches, contribute to a test‑and‑learn model, and bring strong reflective and organisational skills. Personal experience of racial profiling in state education is essential, enabling deep empathy and authenticity. The postholder will be a collaborative practitioner committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring young people have real influence over decisions shaping their education and futures.

The Nook, Greenwich is a peer support project aiming to provide a safe and welcoming space for young people living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (or those who have a GP within the borough) to connect with other young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. 

We are recruiting a sessional Young Person's Peer Support Worker to co-lead the development and delivery of The Nook alongside our Peer Support Coordinator and a team of volunteers.

You will work with Peer Support Volunteers to plan and co-facilitate the groups in line with service user needs. You will have experience of group development, psychoeducation, collaborative working across service teams and an excellent understanding of service user engagement particularly with young people. You will be highly organised and be proficient with case management tasks and project management administration and take an active role in creating partnerships. 

Groups will be held at the University of Greenwich premises and will run every week until March 2027, with hope of an extension of contract. We particularly want to increase engagement of under-served communities in Greenwich.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Monday 3rd August (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Friday 14th August

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Could you help parents and carers of LGBTQ+ children and young people create space for their child to thrive?

Allsorts is seeking a Parents & Carers Service Support Worker to join our team and help make a real difference to our growing community of parents & carers who support the LGBTQ+ young people in their lives.

Working with the Senior Practitioner, you will help facilitate groups and provide 1:1 support to parents and carers, as well as supporting family-focused events.  The role also leads on administration and data management for the service.

Come help us make a difference to families across Sussex.

Job Title:   Parents & Carers Service Support Worker 

Hours: 18.5 hours

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering and developing the Parents & Carers Service

● Facilitate and co-facilitate online and in-person groups, activities, and events in a wide range of locations across Sussex.

●Provide welcoming one-to-one support to parents and carers, mostly online and occasionally in person

●Co-deliver the Evolve project for families with young people on the NHS waiting list to build their resilience, confidence, and strengthen family relationships.

●Attend in-person and online meetings, events and networking opportunities with other organisations and professionals to promote our service.

●Nurture the development of a safe, supportive and empathetic Parents & Carers community by encouraging connections and attendance at events and groups.

●     Collaborate with colleagues to integrate the Parents & Carers Service with Allsorts Youth Services to provide wide-ranging and high-quality service for the whole family.

Administration for the Parents & Carers Service

● Manage the referral system to ensure that data is recorded in a timely and accurate manner, and that referrals are processed within expected timeframes.

● Use Eventbrite to manage and promote events.

● Use Mailchimp to write a monthly newsletter for Parents & Carers, and to manage our mailing list.

●      Update our digital notice board with information, and monitor the Parents & Carers private Facebook group.

Salary: £13,202 (full-time salary equivalent is £26,403)

 NJC Scale 4, Point 7

Hours: 18.5 hours

Contract: Fixed term until March 31st 2028, with possible extension subject to funding

Annual Leave:  27 days, plus bank holidays pro rata

About You:

You are a warm, engaging professional with experience of working in support roles with adults or children.  You bring excellent collaboration and communication skills and the confidence to lead group discussions.  You’ve got an eye for detail and strong administration skills. 

You don’t have to be LGBTQ+, but you must have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ children and young people and families and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected children and young people’s organisation in a role that has enormous potential. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ children, young people, and their families.

About Allsorts

At Allsorts Youth,  we are on a mission to make sure every LGBTQ+ child in Sussex has the chance to make friends, build community & feel proud of who they are.

We want parents & carers to know they are not alone & feel confident supporting their children. We want every adult in an LGBTQ+ child’s life - from their teacher to their GP - to be safe & welcoming.

Our vision is of a world where LGBTQ+ children & young people can be themselves and enjoy their lives.

By placing children and young people’s voices at the centre of our work, we ensure that our understanding of their ongoing and evolving needs continues to inform our service provision.

There are three main strands to our service provision, all of which aim to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ children and young people.

Youth Service: We offer youth groups and programmes, youth coaching, activities, residential trips, and much more for children and young people across Sussex.

Parents & Carers Service: We offer groups, one-to-one support, activities, information sessions, and much more for parents & carers of LGBTQ+ children and young people across Sussex.

Training and Education Service: We provide LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training for a wide range of organisations, with a focus on organisations working with children and young people. We also run a schools programme.

Job Title:

Parents & Carers Service Support Worker

Salary:

£13,202 (full-time salary equivalent is £26,403)

NJC Scale 4, Point 7

Contract: Fixed term until March 31st 2028, with possible extension subject to funding

Part time

Hours of Work:

18.5 hours per week

Location:  Brighton & Hove

Annual Leave:

27 days, plus bank holidays pro rata

Job Title: Youth Work Co-ordinator

Location: Charlestown Youth Centre, Southdown Crescent Blackley Manchester M9 7DQ

Join Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) — a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We’re dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through exciting activities, outreach, and outdoor adventures. Our approach champions youth voice, inclusion, and building confidence and resilience. We offer outdoor education, including residentials at our own Ormside Mill site in Cumbria and other sites nationwide.

Purpose of Role:

The Youth Work Co-ordinator plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality youth work within the centre and the wider community. Working closely with the Centre Manager, the postholder coordinates sessions, leads delivery in practice, and provides guidance and support to youth workers during activities.

This is a hands-on practice leadership role, combining direct youth work with responsibility for session planning, staff co-ordination during delivery, pastoral support, and contribution to residentials and projects. The role supports, but does not replace, the Centre Manager’s accountability for staff line management, safeguarding leadership, and overall centre management.

In the absence of the Centre Manager, the Youth Work Co-ordinator acts as the senior on site lead for day-to-day centre operations and youth work delivery, while not holding line management or strategic authority. This responsibility relates to immediate operational safety and session delivery only, and does not include line management, budgetary authority, or strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Work Delivery and Session Leadership

• Lead and deliver high quality, inclusive, and young person-centred youth work across centre based provision, outreach, streetbased work, community settings, and outdoor activities.
• Co-ordinate day to day youth work delivery, ensuring sessions and activities (on site and off site) are engaging, purposeful, and responsive to young people’s needs.
• Work with the Centre Manager and wider GMYF team to contribute to programme planning, curriculum development, and forecast of events planning including centre based, outreach, and community-based youth work.
• Take a lead role in session planning, recording, and evaluation to ensure learning, participation, and youth voice remain central across all settings.
• Model excellent youth work practice and set clear expectations for delivery during sessions, outreach activity, and community-based work.

Team Co-ordination and In Session Support

• Co-ordinate and support youth workers and volunteers during sessions, providing clear guidance and practical leadership.
• Deliver session-based briefings and debriefings, ensuring staff are clear on expectations, roles, safeguarding responsibilities, and session focus, and that key information, incidents, and outcomes are accurately recorded and handed over when the Centre Manager is not on site.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective support to staff to strengthen practice and confidence.
• Support the Centre Manager with staff development and performance processes through practice-based feedback and reflective support during delivery, where required.

Safety, Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Act as a key operational safeguarding contact on site, supporting the Centre Manager and following GMYF safeguarding procedures.
• Record, report, and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all young people.
• Provide in-session pastoral support by shaping the environment and staff responses so young people feel safe, included and able to participate, using restorative and de-escalation approaches to support wellbeing and relationships.
• Provide timely, proportionate interventions to de-escalate behaviour and support positive outcomes for young people, modelling restorative and trauma-informed practice during sessions.
• Work with external agencies and partners to support young people’s needs where appropriate.

Centre Operations and Activities Support

• Support the Centre Manager with daily site checks, risk assessments, and health and safety requirements, escalating issues as required.
• Lead safe evacuation and implement fire or lockdown procedures when acting as the senior on-site lead in the absence of the Centre Manager, ensuring young people, staff and visitors are accounted for and safe.
• Maintain accurate attendance, visitor, and session records.
• Use Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint) and organisational systems (e.g., Views/Evolve) to support communication and maintain accurate records, monitoring and reporting.
• Support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks and report building or equipment issues.
• Manage petty cash and resources responsibly in line with GMYF procedures.
• Support the effective use of centre spaces, equipment, and materials.
• Open and close the centre safely in line with GMYF procedures when acting as the senior on-site lead.

Residentials, Projects and Quality Development

• Support off site visits, residentials, holiday programmes, and special projects e.g. Events
• Lead or co lead residentials and trips as part of the youth work team, providing pastoral care and in session coordination of staff and young people.
• Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Education Team, recognising their role in activity planning and instruction, while the youth work team leads on pastoral support and group dynamics.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Work Co-ordinators and teams across GMYF centres to support consistency of youth work practice, coordinate provision linked to forecasted activity, residentials, and external events, and contribute to shared learning and best practice.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, including funding and quality frameworks.
• Support the centre’s self-evaluation and continuous improvement processes.

Professional Conduct and Representation

• Uphold GMYF’s values, policies, and professional standards always.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with young people, colleagues, families, and partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice, using supervision, peer learning, and feedback to continuously improve practice.
• Represent the centre and GMYF positively in the community and at relevant meetings and events.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the Centre Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Professional Development

• Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work (or equivalent), or demonstrable experience delivering youth work practice, with a commitment to work towards a Level 3 where not already held.
• Commitment to safeguarding, continuous professional development (CPD), and reflective practice
• Willingness to undertake further relevant professional qualifications and development as required

Experience

• Experience delivering youth work in a centre based, community, or outreach setting
• Experience leading sessions and co-ordinating activities involving other staff or volunteers 
• Experience of safeguarding practice, including recognising concerns, recording information, and escalating appropriately
• Experience working with children and young people who face barriers to participation – such as neurodivergence, experiences of trauma, or social exclusion.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and inclusive practice in youth work 
• Ability to foster positive relationships and support young people in managing behaviour through restorative, relational and de-escalation approaches 
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate, and evaluate engaging, young person-centred sessions 
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills with young people, families, colleagues, and professionals
• Ability to maintain accurate records, including session records and incident logs
• Competence using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint) and able to learn and use organisational systems (e.g. Views/Evolve) for recording, monitoring and reporting.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Ability to provide calm, visible, hands-on leadership during sessions and activities
• Sound judgement and confidence when acting as the senior on site practitioner in the absence of the Centre Manager
• Ability to work collaboratively with Centre Managers, Youth Work Co-ordinators, wider GMYF team and a range of stakeholders including schools, community partners, and families
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and young person-centred practice
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends and residentials
• Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, fire safety) within agreed timescales
• Enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

• Degree-level qualification in Youth Work or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or guiding youth workers, sessional staff, or volunteers in practice.
• Experience supporting offsite activities, residentials, holiday provision, or targeted programmes.
• Experience contributing to or supporting monitoring, evaluation, or reporting processes

Our amazing team at Alana House, are looking for an Assistant Key Worker to join our Women’s Community Project team.

Would you like to make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages?

Our award-winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need.  

Position: Assistant Key Worker, Women’s Community Project

Location: The role is based at Alana House in Reading, our Alana House service covers the communities of Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire and travel may be required across all locations.

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.  

Working pattern to be agreed within the hours of:  Mon and Tues 8.30am-5pm | Weds 8.30am-7pm | Thurs 8.30am-5pm | Fri 8.30am-4pm

Salary: within the range of £25,878  to £28,557 per annum 

Alana House is PACT’s flagship community project that uses a holistic approach to support and empower women. We offer a confidential, women-only, non-judgemental space and our services are delivered for women by women to ensure a safe, comfortable and trauma informed environment for those accessing support.

About the role:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will work closely with the Alana House team to support service delivery and help create a welcoming and safe environment. You will focus on developing practical skills, actively supporting clients while learning best practice and building your experience through a range of learning opportunities to help you to grow in the role.  

No day is the same at Alana House and your activities may include:

· Responding to phone calls and welcoming visitors to the service

· Supporting service user events and activities

· Liaising with a range of other professionals and partner agencies, promoting collaboration and advocating for clients’ needs

· Supporting clients across a range of holistic recovery pathways

· Co-facilitating groups and helping to manage our community café 

About you:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will bring professional, personal, or academic experience of supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will also have a professional interest in domestic abuse and supporting people in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system. You will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and be committed to delivering high quality, person-centred support. With a willingness to learn, you will be supported through comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

You can find out more about Alana House here Alana House Women's Community Project | PACT

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alana House and ask for Sabina, Alana House Manager, you will find the telephone number on the job advert on our website.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 21 August 2026

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

Outreach Support Worker

Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £28093 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day:  10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026

Help young people build stable futures

Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Outreach Support Worker to join our new Outreach Service and help young people aged 18 to 24 access the support they need to prevent homelessness and sustain safe, secure accommodation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people who may be experiencing housing difficulties, be at risk of homelessness, or need support to maintain their tenancy. You will provide practical advice, guidance, and person-centred support while working collaboratively with partners across Hertfordshire to help young people achieve positive outcomes.

As part of a committed and supportive team, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to live independently and thrive.

About the role

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will:

• Provide housing advice and support to young people aged 18 to 24 who are at risk of homelessness.
• Carry out housing and support assessments, identifying needs and arranging appropriate support.
• Help young people sustain their accommodation through practical support with budgeting, managing finances, welfare benefits, rent arrears, and independent living skills.
• Build positive and professional relationships with external agencies and community partners.
• Maintain regular contact with young people and support them to access services that meet their individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across hyh to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring all young people receive safe and effective support.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understands the challenges that can contribute to homelessness and housing instability.
• Is able to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Is confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Has good IT, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
• Demonstrates a non-judgemental, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
• Is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is required for this role.
 

Why join hyh?

At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.

We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:

• A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday ��
• Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
• BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training and development, including secondments
• Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

Safeguarding

hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
 

Apply now

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, prevent homelessness, and build brighter futures, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our website and apply via the link provided.

Senior Outreach Worker

Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £33,095 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day:  10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026
 

Make a difference to young people's lives

Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Outreach Worker to help establish and develop an exciting new outreach service.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated by making a real impact and wants to work directly with young people who are at risk of homelessness. As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will play a key role in delivering support, building relationships, and helping young people access the services and opportunities they need to achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of our Frontline Services team, you will help shape a new service from the ground up while ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support.
 

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting young people, vulnerable individuals, or those facing housing-related challenges.
• Can build trusting and professional relationships with a wide range of people.
• Is confident working independently and managing a varied caseload.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Takes a strengths-based and person-centred approach to support.
• Is committed to inclusion, equality, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and believes that every young person deserves a safe place to live and the opportunity to thrive.

Why join hyh?
At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.

We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:

• A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday ��
• Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
• BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training and development, including secondments
• Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards

Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.
 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

Safeguarding
hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
 

Apply now

Join us in helping young people build brighter futures and prevent homelessness before it happens.  Visit our website and click the apply here link.
Please upload a covering letter and CV outlining your relevant skills and experience as well as why you want to apply for the role.  
 

LGBTQ+ Youth Worker - Outreach

Reports to: LGBTQ+ Youth Work Lead

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Confirmed until end May 2027. We would welcome secondment applications for this post as well. Based on successful future fundraising this role could be extended

Salary: £32,475.00

Location: Multiple sites across 4 counties, with focus on rural and underserved areas

Unsociable hours: This role involves some unsociable hours of work, and requires flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Travel: Own transport essential – travel expenses will be reimbursed

Language: Able to communicate in Welsh and English, both verbally and in writing (essential)

Closing Date for Applications: 10th August

Interview Dates: 18th & 20th August

Purpose of Role

The Outreach LGBTQ+ Youth Worker will extend access for LGBTQ+ youth provision into rural and underserved areas within North Wales. This role focuses on reaching LGBTQ+ young people in areas where services are limited, providing both group-based and one-to-one support, and ensuring bilingual Welsh/English provision. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider Viva LGBTQ+ team while having particular responsibility for outreach and Welsh language delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Rural Outreach and Development:

● Develop and extend LGBTQ+ youth provision in rural and underserved areas across 4 counties, in areas agreed with the Viva LGBTQ+ Team Lead

● Identify and engage with LGBTQ+ young people in underserved and rural communities

● Co-produce and deliver LGBTQ+ youth groups

● Build relationships with rural schools, community organisations, and partners to facilitate access to the youth work support and activities

Direct Youth Work Delivery:

● Deliver programmes and activities at multiple sites

● Provide one-to-one support and key-working for LGBTQ+ young people

● Support advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people

● Facilitate participation and co-production with young people

● Provide a role/possibility model for LGBTQ+ young people

Bilingual Provision:

● Ensure LGBTQ+ provision is accessible to young people in their preferred language

● Contribute to Welsh language communications and resources across the organisation

Quality and Accountability:

● Contribute to quality assurance and evaluation

● Support impact measurement and reporting

● Follow instructions for budgeting and financial record keeping

Professional Practice:

● Participate fully in reflective peer supervision

● Maintain safeguarding duties commensurate with role

● Attend and complete training and CPD as directed

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

● Level 3 Youth Work qualification or above (or working towards)

● Training in LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion

Essential Experience:

● Experience of delivering youth work with diverse groups of young people

● Experience and understanding of issues which impact the lives of LGBTQ+ young people and communities

● Experience working in rural communities and/or understanding of rural issues

Essential Skills:

● Able to communicate confidently in Welsh and English, both verbally and in writing (essential requirement for this post)

● Excellent youth work skills including relationship building and group work

● Ability to work independently and take initiative

● Well adapted collaborative and team working skills

● Strong understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and inclusive practice

● Good communication and interpersonal skills

● Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential due to rural nature of role)

● Flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Essential Personal Qualities:

● Expert through lived experience

● Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-oppressive practise

● Self-motivated and able to work independently in rural locations

● Warm, approachable, and non-judgmental

● Culturally sensitive and respectful of Welsh language and culture

● Resilient and adaptable

● Commitment to youth work values and principles

Desirable:

● Experience of outreach youth work

● Experience working across multiple sites

● Knowledge of rural North Wales communities

● Understanding of barriers faced by LGBTQ+ young people in rural areas

Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ - Allgymorth

Yn Atebol i: Arweinydd Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Oriau: Llawn amser (37 awr yr wythnos)

Cyflog: £32,475.00

Cytundeb: Wedi'i gadarnhau tan ddiwedd mis Mai 2027. Byddem hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau am secondiad ar gyfer y swydd hon. Gellid ymestyn y rôl hon yn dibynnu ar lwyddiant codi arian yn y dyfodol.

Lleoliad: Safleoedd lluosog ar draws pedair sir, gyda ffocws ar ardaloedd gwledig a'r ardaloedd hynny sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau

Oriau anghymdeithasol: Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnwys rhywfaint o waith yn ystod oriau anghymdeithasol, ac mae angen hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Teithio: Mae mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol yn hanfodol – telir costau teithio

Iaith: Y gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig (hanfodol)

Dyddyiad terfynol am ceisiau: 10fed Mis Awst 2026

Dyddiadau cyfweld:18fed & 20ain Mis Awst 2026

Diben y Rôl

Bydd y Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ - Allgymorth yn ehangu mynediad at ddarpariaeth ieuenctid LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau yng ngogledd Cymru. Mae'r rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar gyrraedd pobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd lle mae gwasanaethau'n gyfyngedig, darparu cymorth mewn grwpiau ac ar sail un-i-un, a sicrhau darpariaeth ddwyieithog Gymraeg a Saesneg. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio ar y cyd â thîm ehangach Viva LHDTC+ tra'n ysgwyddo cyfrifoldeb penodol am waith allgymorth a darparu gwasanaethau drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

Allgymorth a Datblygu mewn Ardaloedd Gwledig

● Datblygu ac ehangu darpariaeth ieuenctid LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau ar draws pedair sir, mewn ardaloedd a gytunir gyda'r Arweinydd Tîm Viva LHDTC+

● Adnabod ac ymgysylltu â phobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn cymunedau gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau

● Cydgynhyrchu a darparu grwpiau ieuenctid LHDTC+

● Meithrin perthnasoedd ag ysgolion gwledig, sefydliadau cymunedol a phartneriaid er mwyn hwyluso mynediad at gymorth a gweithgareddau gwaith ieuenctid

Darparu Gwaith Ieuenctid yn Uniongyrchol

● Cyflwyno rhaglenni a gweithgareddau ar draws safleoedd lluosog

● Darparu cymorth un-i-un a gwaith allweddol i bobl ifanc LHDTC+

● Cefnogi eiriolaeth ar ran pobl ifanc LHDTC+

● Hwyluso cyfranogiad a chydgynhyrchu gyda phobl ifanc

● Bod yn fodel rôl a phosibilrwydd i bobl ifanc LHDTC+

Darpariaeth Ddwyieithog

● Sicrhau bod darpariaeth LHDTC+ yn hygyrch i bobl ifanc yn eu iaith ddewisiol

● Cyfrannu at gyfathrebiadau ac adnoddau Cymraeg ar draws y sefydliad

Ansawdd ac Atebolrwydd

● Cyfrannu at sicrhau ansawdd a gwerthuso'r ddarpariaeth

● Cefnogi mesur ac adrodd ar effaith y gwasanaeth

● Dilyn cyfarwyddiadau ynghylch cyllidebu a chadw cofnodion ariannol

Ymarfer Proffesiynol

● Cymryd rhan lawn mewn goruchwyliaeth fyfyriol gan gymheiriaid

● Cyflawni dyletswyddau diogelu sy'n gymesur â'r rôl

● Mynychu a chwblhau hyfforddiant a datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus (DPP) yn unol â chyfarwyddyd y sefydliad

Manyleb y Person

Cymwysterau Hanfodol

● Cymhwyster Gwaith Ieuenctid Lefel Tri neu uwch (neu'n gweithio tuag ato)

● Hyfforddiant mewn ymwybyddiaeth a chynhwysiant LHDTC+

Profiad Hanfodol

● Profiad o ddarparu gwaith ieuenctid gyda grwpiau amrywiol o bobl ifanc

● Profiad a dealltwriaeth o'r materion sy'n effeithio ar fywydau pobl ifanc a chymunedau LHDTC+

● Profiad o weithio mewn cymunedau gwledig a/neu ddealltwriaeth o faterion gwledi

Sgiliau Hanfodol

● Y gallu i gyfathrebu'n hyderus yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig (gofyniad hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon)

● Sgiliau gwaith ieuenctid rhagorol, gan gynnwys meithrin perthnasoedd a gwaith grŵp

● Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol a defnyddio menter

● Sgiliau cydweithio a gweithio mewn tîm datblygedig

● Dealltwriaeth gadarn o hunaniaethau LHDTC+ ac arferion cynhwysol

● Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol da

● Trwydded yrru lawn y DU a mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol (hanfodol oherwydd natur wledig y rôl)

● Hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Rhinweddau Personol Hanfodol

● Arbenigedd sy'n deillio o brofiad bywyd

● Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, cynhwysiant ac ymarfer gwrth-ormesol

● Hunangymhelliant a'r gallu i weithio'n annibynnol mewn lleoliadau gwledig

● Cynnes, hawdd mynd ato ac anfeirniadol

● Sensitifrwydd diwylliannol a pharch tuag at y Gymraeg a diwylliant Cymru

● Hydwyth a hyblyg

● Ymrwymiad i werthoedd ac egwyddorion gwaith ieuenctid

Dymunol

● Profiad o waith ieuenctid allgymorth

● Profiad o weithio ar draws safleoedd lluosog

● Gwybodaeth am gymunedau gwledig gogledd Cymru

● Dealltwriaeth o'r rhwystrau sy'n wynebu pobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig

LGBTQ+ Youth Work Support Worker

Reports to: LGBTQ+ Youth Work Lead

Hours: 0.7 FTE (approximately 26 hours per week)

Salary: £29,644 (pro rata - £20,750.80)

Contract: Confirmed thru end Mar 2027 with possibility of extension until Mar 2028

Location: Multiple sites across 4 counties in north Wales

Evening work: Willingness to work up to 3 evenings per week required

Travel: Own transport essential

Closing Date for Applications: 10th August

Interview Dates:18th & 20thAugust

Purpose of Role

The LGBTQ+ Youth Work Support Worker will co-produce and deliver programmes and activities with and for LGBTQ+ young people across multiple sites. Working under the supervision of the Viva LGBTQ+ Lead, this role focuses on creating safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ young people can connect, develop skills, and access support.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Youth Work Delivery:

• Co-produce and deliver LGBTQ+ youth groups across a number of sites
• Deliver programmes and activities as part of the Tŷ Pride Partnership (working to prevent LGBTQ+ homelessness)
• Provide one-to-one support and key working for LGBTQ+ young people
• Support advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people
• Facilitate participation and co-production with young people

Quality and Communications:

• Contribute to quality assurance and evaluation
• Support impact measurement and reporting
• Contribute to communications, media, and marketing activities (including social media)

Professional Practice:

• Participate fully in reflective peer supervision
• Maintain safeguarding duties commensurate with role
•  Attend and complete training and CPD as directed
• Follow instructions for budgeting and financial record keeping

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 2 Youth Work qualification or above (or working towards Level 2)

Essential Experience:

• Experience of youth work or community work with young people
• Experience and understanding of issues impacting upon LGBTQ+ young people and communities

Essential Skills:

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Good group work and activity planning skills
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills including social media
• Access to own transport and ability to travel between delivery sites
• Flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Essential Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion
• Warm, approachable, and non-judgmental
• Reliable and professional
• Team player who can also work independently
• Commitment to youth work values and reflective practic
•  Willingness to learn and develop

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable through lived experience
• Welsh language skills (or commitment to undertake)
• Experience working across multiple sites
• Experience using creative and/or physical activities within youth work (e.g. arts, crafts, media, dance, sports etc.)

Manylion y Swydd

Teitl y Swydd: Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Yn Atebol i: Arweinydd Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Oriau: 0.7 CALl (tua 26 awr yr wythnos)

Cyflog: £29,644 (pro rata - £20,750.80)

Cytundeb: Wedi'i gadarnhau tan ddiwedd mis Mawrth 2027, gyda'r posibilrwydd o ymestyn tan fis Mawrth 2028

Lleoliad: Safleoedd lluosog ar draws pedair sir yng ngogledd Cymru

Gwaith gyda'r nos: Rhaid bod yn barod i weithio hyd at dair noson yr wythnos

Teithio: Mae mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol yn hanfodol

Dyddyiad terfynol am ceisiau: 10fed Mis Awst 2026

Dyddiadau cyfweld: 18fed & 20ain Mis Awst 2026

Diben y Rôl

Bydd y Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+ yn cydgynhyrchu ac yn darparu rhaglenni a gweithgareddau gyda phobl ifanc LHDTC+ ac ar eu cyfer ar draws safleoedd lluosog. Gan weithio o dan oruchwyliaeth Arweinydd Viva LHDTC+, bydd y rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar greu mannau diogel a chynhwysol lle gall pobl ifanc LHDTC+ gysylltu ag eraill, datblygu sgiliau, a chael mynediad at gymorth.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

Darparu Gwaith Ieuenctid yn Uniongyrchol:

• Cydgynhyrchu a darparu grwpiau ieuenctid LHDTC+ ar draws nifer o safleoedd
• Cyflwyno rhaglenni a gweithgareddau fel rhan o Bartneriaeth Tŷ Pride (gan weithio i atal digartrefedd ymhlith pobl ifanc LHDTC+)
• Darparu cymorth un-i-un a gwaith allweddol i bobl ifanc LHDTC+
• Cefnogi eiriolaeth ar ran pobl ifanc LHDTC+
• Hwyluso cyfranogiad a chydgynhyrchu gyda phobl ifanc

Ansawdd a Chyfathrebu:

• Cyfrannu at sicrhau ansawdd a gwerthuso'r ddarpariaeth
• Cefnogi mesur ac adrodd ar effaith y gwasanaeth
• Cyfrannu at weithgareddau cyfathrebu, y cyfryngau a marchnata (gan gynnwys y cyfryngau cymdeithasol)

Ymarfer Proffesiynol:

• Cymryd rhan lawn mewn goruchwyliaeth fyfyriol gan gymheiriaid
• Cyflawni dyletswyddau diogelu sy'n gymesur â'r rôl
• Mynychu a chwblhau hyfforddiant a datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus (DPP) yn unol â chyfarwyddyd y sefydliad
• Dilyn cyfarwyddiadau ynghylch cyllidebu a chadw cofnodion ariannol

Manyleb y Person

Cymwysterau Hanfodol:

• Cymhwyster Gwaith Ieuenctid Lefel Dau neu uwch (neu'n gweithio tuag at Lefel Dau)

Profiad Hanfodol:

• Profiad o waith ieuenctid neu waith cymunedol gyda phobl ifanc
• Profiad a dealltwriaeth o'r materion sy'n effeithio ar bobl ifanc a chymunedau LHDTC+

Sgiliau Hanfodol:

• Y gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cadarnhaol gyda phobl ifanc
• Sgiliau da mewn gwaith grŵp a chynllunio gweithgareddau
• Dealltwriaeth o egwyddorion diogelu
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu da
• Sgiliau TG sylfaenol, gan gynnwys defnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol
• Mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol a'r gallu i deithio rhwng safleoedd darparu gwasanaethau
• Hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Rhinweddau Personol Hanfodol:

•  Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant LHDTC+
•  Cynnes, hawdd mynd ato ac anfeirniadol
• Dibynadwy a phroffesiynol
• Chwaraewr tîm sy'n gallu gweithio'n annibynnol hefyd
• Ymrwymiad i werthoedd gwaith ieuenctid ac ymarfer myfyriol
• Parodrwydd i ddysgu a datblygu

Dymunol:

• Gwybodaeth ac arbenigedd sy'n deillio o brofiad bywyd
•  Sgiliau Cymraeg (neu ymrwymiad i ymgymryd â hyfforddiant Cymraeg)
•  Profiad o weithio ar draws safleoedd lluosog

In addition to the around 40 young people we see every day out our centre, New Horizon provides the only youth-specific street outreach service to young people facing homelessness in London. We use our extensive housing expertise to place young people who are currently or at risk of rough sleeping into accommodation that is appropriate and safe, whilst encouraging them to access the day centre to benefit from the wide range of services we offer. This role will involve regular street outreach shifts (early mornings and late evenings) across London, aswell as supporting young people at the day centre. The role works as part of our wider Rough Sleeping team, developing a best practice approach to supporting young rough sleepers and those who are hidden homeless.

Key details

• Contract type and hours: full-time 35 hours a week, fixed-term contract for 12 months.

• Starting salary: £32,136.00 (scale £32,136 - £35,778)

• Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR

• Application deadline:9am, Monday 24 August

• How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter.

Key objectives:

• To contribute to the delivery of the NHYC street outreach service, delivering a holistic service to young people who are street homeless, enabling them to move on to independence.

• To build and maintain a network of external partnerships with services supporting those impacted by rough sleeping.

• To enable delivery of a trauma-informed service to young people.

• To support delivery of NHYC’s rough sleeping prevention strategy and best practice youth-specific outreach services.

Reporting to: Head of Services - Rough Sleeping and Services Manager (Outreach)

Main tasks and responsibilities

Young people services

Providing comprehensive support through 1-1 and small group work with young people sleeping rough. This will include:

1. Working within the Rough Sleeping team to ensure young people receive a high-quality service from the point of registration to move-on.

2. Carrying out at least two street-based outreach shifts each week (early morning and late evening required).

3. Carrying out housing assessments with young people and referring them into appropriate accommodation.

4. Managing a transitional case load of young people and helping them move forward and access appropriate services.

5. Working in partnership with the Outreach Team and other external teams, such as commissioned street outreach services, mental health, and substance misuse services.

6. Providing expert coaching and guidance to young people and monitoring and evaluating their progress.

7. Continued use of feedback and showing a commitment to a service that is sensitive and responsive to young people’s needs, including:

   · Completing registrations, outcomes assessments, risk assessments and action plans with young people.

   · Ensuring that all relevant work is recorded on the New Horizon database system and Chain database.

   · Ensuring risk management and assessment procedures are followed.

   Delivering advocacy and referrals to appropriate services, including making internal referrals

8. Contributing to the management and development of the team and day centre, including attending daily handovers, ensuring that Health and Safety issues are addressed at all times, attending Reflective Practice and team meetings.

9. Taking a hands-on approach to working with young people

10. Participating in the training and supervision of new staff, volunteers, students and locum workers and actively promoting a learning and development environment.

Networking and Liasion

To proactively liaise, communicate and negotiate with internal specialists and external agencies. This will include:

1. Seeking out and responding to opportunities with external partners who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to young people’s needs e.g, Local Authorities, Social Services, Community Psychiatric Services, DWP, drugs and alcohol support, and other voluntary agencies.

2. Promoting and representing New Horizon Youth Centre at relevant forums and meetings.

Information management

To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation. This will include:

1. Producing written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of New Horizon, external service providers and funders, e.g., project reviews and assessment reports.

2. Inputting and extracting information from client monitoring systems other accounting and database systems. Utilising other relevant software for the production of correspondence and reports.

3. Being self-servicing in day-to-day administration and following team and NHYC’s administrative procedures.

Reviewing personal and professional development needs

To be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement. This will include:

1. Continuously reviewing own working practices in line with feedback and current best practice.

2. Taking a proactive approach to supervision and attending clinical supervision, weekly team meetings as well as line management supervision every 4-6 weeks.

3. Reviewing and evaluating own performance to identify strengths and areas for development.

4. Undertaking development and training opportunities and being responsible for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection, and practice.

Other

To contribute positively and constructively to the development of the teams, service and NHYC. This will include:

1. Covering for other members of the team where necessary.

2. Following NHYC’s policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post.

3. Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Service Managers, Head of Services or Leadership Team.

Join our Youth Ministry Team!

The Woodlands Church Family (WCF) is a vibrant, growing family of churches with eight sites located across the city of Bristol. Our vision is to transform Bristol through the love and power of God as we create spirit-filled, visible communities of faith in neighbourhoods across the city. 

Each congregation is distinct in their style, but we all share the same vision, mission and values to be communities which are welcoming of everyone, authentic in our faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit and expectant of all that God will do in us and through us.

Central to our plans to reach this city for Jesus are young people! In Bristol, there are 90,000 young people who don’t have regular contact with church or faith. We would love to see this change! 

At both our Woodlands Central and Highgrove Church congregations, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Youth Minister reporting to the Senior Youth Director and Congregational Leaders.

About the Roles

Candidates applying for a Youth Minister role should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be committed to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus.  

What you'll be working on:

1.Outreach to the City

2. Develop & Deliver Youth Programmes

3. Youth Discipleship & Development

4. Champion & Grow Youth Ministry

Benefits

•  Health and wellbeing programme

• Team events

• In-house training and support of personal and professional development 

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata) 

Relocation
If relocating to Bristol Woodlands Church Family will reimburse reasonable relocation expenses.

Terms

• Permanent full and part-time contract positions for on the basis of 5 days (37h 30m) or 2.5 days (18h 45m) per week.

• Hours on a Friday evening and Sunday morning will be required.

• The salary band is £26,300 - £27,000 pro rata, depending on experience.

• The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata.

• The roles are based at Woodlands Central in Clifton and Highgrove Church in Sea Mills, Bristol.

The detailed terms and conditions will be contained in the post-holder’s Contract of Employment and the staff handbook. 

There will be a three-month probationary period with a review point after six weeks. An appraisal will take place to confirm completion of the probationary period and appraisals will take place annually thereafter.

The post is subject to satisfactory references. 

Right to Work in the UK 
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.

Reporting and Line management
Accountable to local Congregational Leaders and Senior Youth Director as line manager.  

Occupational Requirement
The role has an occupational requirement that the post holder be a follower of Jesus and to be a worshipping member of the Woodlands Church Family, Woodlands Central/Highgrove Church (if not already) to ensureprotection of our strong Christian ethos and values, and our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith. We also want to ensure all team members thrive and flourish in this environment.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026.

If shortlisted, the first interviews will take place online on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

If you are taken through to the second stage in the interview process, in-person interviews will take place on Friday 18th September and Sunday 20th September 2026 (we hope successful candidates will attend on both dates). We will consider other interview dates for candidates not able to make either of those.

About us 

Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton. 

Our vital and multi award-winning project has been on the frontline before and during the pandemic supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families. We are in a positive position to grow the team to increase our impact for the community.

What we do: 

Core offer...

• Rosebuds Preschool (2 - 4yrs)

• Afterschool and Holiday Play Project (0 - 13yrs) 

• Family Support 

Our mission:  
A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive.  Join us and become part of a happy, motivated and friendly team who support the social, emotional and learning needs of our intergenerational community, through our embedded approach of Listening, Collaboration and the Creation (LCC) of meaningful activities.

About you

You will provide high-quality education, care, and family support, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they can thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will bring strong leadership, early years knowledge, and a commitment to creating enabling spaces that support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and family engagement. 

You will be confident in meeting all legal, statutory, and setting requirements, with a strong understanding of your professional contribution to maintaining high standards across Rosebuds Preschool, and the wider family and play services delivered by LCC at the Max Roach Centre. 

Role Title: Early Year Professional (added area of responsibility) / Senior Practioner 

Hours: 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).

We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only or all year round.  

Salary: £28,392 (FTE) depending on experience and up to an extra £3,640 per year incentive for added area of responsibility. Potential FTE £32,032. 

Location: Rosebuds Preschool at Max Roach Centre, in person

Contract: Permanent – 6 months probationary period

Benefits of working with us: 

• Highly Competitive Salary 

• Team Of People Who Actually Care 

• Concessional Preschool Place

• Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support 

• Birthdays Off 

• Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities. 

• Free Enhanced DBS Checks 

• Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities 

• Workplace Pension Scheme

• Induction and Supervision Programme

• Personal and Professional Development Plan 

• Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff 

You will have experience of:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children’s individual development, curiosity, and wellbeing.

• Working collaboratively as part of an early years professional team to maintain and continuously improve the quality of practice, provision, and outcomes for children.

• Operating within a Key Person system, building secure, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children and supporting their individual needs, development, and family relationships.

Main duties include:

• Contribute to the responsibility for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, and to offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.

• Contribute to the responsibility towards drawing up long-term, medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals.

• Advocate for early years curriculum based on outdoor learning through play. 

• Contribute to the responsibility of drawing up and implementing the daily programme of activities and events.

• Comply with current Ofsted inspection requirements for achieving a ‘Good’ or above rating.

• Contribute and support the key person system, ensuring parents/carers are aware of their child’s key worker and that key workers regularly and effectively engage with their key children’s parent/carer.

• Contribute to the responsibility for the implementation of systems for observation and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of assessment procedures.

• Understand and appreciate the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a preschool based setting. 

• To carry out visits and inductions for new children and to ensure a smooth settlement. 

Deadline for applications is Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will take place througout August 2026.

Senior Young Dads Worker (Neurodiverse)

About NEYDL

North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL) was founded in 2017 and has grown rapidly to become one of the UK’s most recognised organisations supporting young dads, men aged 25 and under in a fathering role. Our vision is for young dads to be valued and supported as parents. In 2024/25 we supported 217 young dads directly and achieved 100% satisfaction among the young dads we work with.

We are a non-judgmental organisation built on mutual trust, respect and honesty. Many of our staff are young dads themselves or have lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.

About this role

We use the term ‘young dads’ to refer to young dads, expectant dads and non-birthing partners aged 25 and under. This includes people within this age bracket who self-identify as father figures, including kinship carers and non-birthing partners.

We use the term ‘neurodiverse’ as an inclusive term covering young dads who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other forms of neurodivergence, whether formally diagnosed, self-identified or awaiting assessment. We recognise that neurodivergent young dads can face additional barriers in accessing parenting support, including in how services are structured, communicated and delivered, and that these barriers are often compounded by stigma, exclusion or a lack of appropriate adjustment.

This is a dedicated role to ensure neurodivergent young dads can access the high quality support NEYDL offers, and that our wider service offer is genuinely accessible to them. You will provide direct, adapted support to neurodivergent young dads, while also building NEYDL’s organisational understanding of how to work effectively and inclusively with this group.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and experienced worker with a genuine understanding of neurodivergence and its impact on young fathers, and the ability to adapt support, communication and activities accordingly. You will be a confident networker, able to build relationships with both young dads and the services and organisations that support neurodivergent people across the North East.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of neurodivergence, either personally or as a parent or carer of a neurodivergent child, and from people with lived experience of young fatherhood.

What we offer

NEYDL is a close, inclusive and supportive team that actively invests in the development of its staff. We are a non-judgmental organisation built on mutual trust, respect and honesty. If you join us, you will be part of a team that genuinely believes in what it does.

In addition, we offer:

• 7.2 weeks’ annual leave per year (pro rata), inclusive of statutory and public holidays

• 5% employer pension contribution

• A flexible hybrid working arrangement

• Regular supervision and fortnightly team meetings

• Funded professional development and training

• Mileage paid at 55p per mile for business travel

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV (no more than four pages, including two references who can be contacted if successful) and either:

• A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 (Arial, size 12)

• Or a video of no more than four minutes

In your application, please address:

• What excites you most about this role and how it connects to your skills and experience, bearing in mind the person specification

• What relevant lived experience you would bring to this role

• What experience of engaging with neurodivergent young people, families or communities you would bring to this role

Applications must be received by midnight, Sunday 16 August. 

Shortlisting: 17 & 18 August. Interviews: Friday 21 August.

NEYDL is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.