Sessional project workers jobs
Following a successful application to the Henry Smith Foundation we are seeking a passionate, committed and flexible Support Worker (35 hours per week) to join our team to support young people and families, primarily focusing on LGBTQ+ young people but working with the wider team to ensure all young people and families are supported.
The main aims of the post are to ensure:
- The charity delivers quality information, advice, guidance and advocacy services which improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale & Kirklees.
- LGBTQ+ young people who face additional access barriers are reached and given the opportunity to engage with the service, reducing their isolation and loneliness.
- LGBTQ+ young people have emotionally healthy relationships with their family, friends and intimate partners.
The above would be achieved through group work, youth groups, parent and family groups, 121 work, attending professional meetings such as Team Around The Family and Child In Need meetings, mediating between families and schools, networking, stand events such as Pride’s and Freshers events, offsite activities and family support sessions.
This is a service user and public facing role. The successful candidate will be expected to attend sessions, meetings and events across in Calderdale & Kirklees
The right candidate will have:
- JNC Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification or a willingness to undertake training. We welcome applicants with equivalent qualifications and experience in relevant sectors inclusive of child care, teaching, social work, nursing etc (or due to complete 2026 - 2027).
- A minimum 12-months experience of working with children, young people aged 25 and under and/or families
- An ability to assess needs and involve young people in identifying appropriate self-action plans
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of Homophobia, Biphobia and transphobia on LGBTQ+ young people
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
- A full clean driving license and access to a car
What you'd get from us:
- Training and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
- 6% pension contribution
- Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
- An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
- Access to staff counselling
- Perkbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
- Travel expenses
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Earn between £26,510.82 – 27,836.36
- Pay award pending
Why you'd work for us:
- So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale & Kirklees
- Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
- Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities
Registered Charity
11 - 20
The Brunswick Centre offers services and projects to various communities in Calderdale and Kirklees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Music Youth Worker
We are seeking a passionate Music Youth Worker to use creativity and music to inspire young people, build confidence, and support their personal development.
Position: Music Youth Worker
Salary: £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage)
Location: Burnt Oak, North London.
Hours: Between 9 and 26 hours per week –
- Tuesday 15:35 - 21:15
- Saturday 09:45 - 14:15
- Saturday evenings (paid at a premium of £15.42 per hour)
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and energetic Music Youth Worker to support young people through high quality music activity. Working as part of a wider youth work and arts team, you will deliver engaging music sessions that are fun, inclusive, and developmental, helping young people explore their creativity and grow their skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering one to one and group music sessions for young people
- Teaching music skills including instrument tuition, music production and or vocal coaching
- Planning and preparing engaging sessions that respond to young people’s interests
- Supporting young people at all ability levels, from beginners to those considering music as a career
- Building positive, professional relationships with young people, colleagues, and volunteers
- Creating a safe, inclusive and energetic environment during sessions
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging participation
- Supporting cross team projects such as performances or showcases
- Adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies at all times
- Contributing flexibly across the youth space when required
About you
You will be enthusiastic about music and committed to supporting young people to reach their potential. You will bring energy, creativity, and a strong youth centred approach to everything you do.
You will ideally have:
- Experience delivering face to face activities with young people
- Experience delivering music based activities such as instrument tuition, production or vocal coaching
- Confidence working with young people with diverse needs and backgrounds
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- A positive, can do attitude and willingness to learn
- A relevant music or production qualification
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- A strong commitment to safeguarding young people
About the organisation
The organisation provides a safe, welcoming, and inspiring space for young people to socialise, develop skills, and try new activities. Music, arts, sport and youth work are central to the offer, with a focus on supporting young people to become confident, healthy, and successful adults. The environment is inclusive, ambitious, and driven by a genuine commitment to young people.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Youth Support Worker, Sessional Youth Worker, Music Tutor, Music Facilitator, Creative Youth Worker, Arts Youth Worker, Music Coach, Community Arts Worker, Performing Arts Assistant, Participation Worker. #INDNFP
If you are passionate about music and motivated by making a real difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Lead Something That Matters — Shape a New Sports‑Led Youth Provision in West Thurrock
If you’re the kind of youth worker who wants to build, create, and genuinely shape a community offer, this is the role you’ve been waiting for. At Riverview, sport isn’t an add‑on — it’s the heartbeat of how we engage young people. As our Senior Youth Worker (Sports), you’ll have the rare chance to help design a brand‑new youth provision from the ground up, bringing your ideas, energy, and passion straight into a community that’s ready for something fresh.
You won’t be boxed in. You’ll lead sessions your way, influence how the programme grows, and work in a close‑knit team where your voice actually matters. With over 100 young people already engaging weekly across our sites, you’ll step into a role where relationships are real, creativity is encouraged, and your leadership directly shapes young people’s confidence, wellbeing, and opportunities.
If you want to make sport the spark that changes lives — this is your space.
Our Mission
Riverview Charitable Trust supports families, children, and young people in the community to thrive. Through services and initiatives, we empower individuals, strengthen family relationships, and create opportunities for young people to grow, learn, and succeed.
We are expanding our youth provision into West Thurrock, and we’re looking for an experienced, energetic Senior Youth Worker with a Sports background to help us put sport at the heart of what we do. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves working with young people, thrives in active environments, and can confidently lead day‑to‑day delivery across multiple sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead delivery on our sports programmes across two vibrant sites, creating sessions that young people genuinely want to show up for.
• Play a key role in Riverview’s expansion into West Thurrock, helping us build something new, exciting, and community‑driven from the ground up.
• Take sport into the streets and into young people’s spaces, using outreach, pop‑ups, and creative engagement to connect with those who need us most.
Please see attached JD for full job description
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At Outside the Box we make a real difference, positively changing the lives of the people with learning disabilities/autism. To build on our success, we are now looking for someone special to lead our ‘day’ services (OTB Choices).
OTB Choices provides a dynamic portfolio of education, skills, creative and work experience opportunities, from cooking, art and craft to printing, computing, music and customer service, and much more. We are at an exciting stage in our delivery and development and are seeking an exceptional person to lead and manage our services, ensuring consistently high quality provision that really does make a difference.
You will play a pivotal role in our work, proactively leading a diverse team and multi-site operations to achieve targets and outcomes. You will be solution-focused, have the strength, vision and evidenced track record of an experienced manager and shared passion for enabling and empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism to have their best lives.
To apply, please submit a full CV together with a covering letter (no more than 4 sides of A4) setting out your experience and suitability for the Service Manager/Director role, taking account of the details in the attached application pack (above) and reflecting your understanding of our charity and Outside the Box.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.