LGBTQ+ Youth Development & Wellbeing Worker

We are looking to enhance our team by recruiting a LGBTQ+ Youth Development and Wellbeing Worker. This will enable us to continue to deliver and expand the services we currently offer with a particular focus on work within Step Forward, youth/community services and local secondary schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 11–25, especially those facing complex challenges or considered harder to reach.

This position needs to have flexibility to ensure services are offered at a time when young people can access them including daytimes, evenings and weekends where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

·        Work with all young people, from a range of different backgrounds and with differing support needs with a particular focus on young LGBTQ+ people.

·        Provide both 1-2-1 support and structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social development.

·        Lead on design and delivery of Step Out workshops and sessions to help young people develop self-confidence, self-esteem and life skills

·        Develop positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams internally and in different external services

·        Provide drop-in support and groups activities within the community with care experienced young people and those engaging in youth services

·        Provide personal development and wellbeing projects during the Half Term and Summer Holidays

About You

We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals with the following:

·        A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in youth work or relevant profession.

·        An in-depth understanding of the issues affecting young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and non-binary people and those young people questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.

·        Experience of working in an organisation that provides support services to young people

·        Ability to utilise personal lived experience appropriately to support young people who identify as LGBTQ+

·        A proven track record of providing structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social wellbeing.

·        Experience of dealing with safeguarding concerns and following safeguarding procedures.

·        Experience co-producing services with young people

·        Creative and flexible approach to delivering services

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency teams

·        Commitment to embracing diversity and supporting young people in Tower Hamlets, including care experienced young people and asylum seekers

Working with Step Forward

Step Forward is an inclusive charity committed to evolving to meet the needs of young people in Tower Hamlets. Our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.

Work in a small, dedicated organisation where your expertise directly influences children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.