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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
Team Co-ordination and In Session Support
Safety, Safeguarding and Inclusion
Centre Operations and Activities Support
Residentials, Projects and Quality Development
Professional Conduct and Representation
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Professional Development
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Additional Requirements
Desirable Criteria
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service Leavers, Veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The young people programme supports young people from Forces families aged 16 to 24, particularly those who are disadvantaged, affected by mobility, at risk of becoming NEET or who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). The programme aims to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and build skills and confidence. It connects young people with meaningful employment opportunities through a combination of one-to-one mentoring and employment support, group workshops, employer events, digital training, work experience and apprenticeships.
As part of a small team, the Education and Skills Liaison will lead on engaging, developing and managing relationships with schools, youth and community groups, military charities, the MOD Education Team, the SCiP Alliance, Families Federations, HIVE and other key stakeholders to advocate for children and young people from Forces families.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone with a background in education and/or experience supporting young people to overcome challenges. You will have experience in a customer-focused environment and a track record of delivering to SLAs. You will also be a strong collaborator and team player, with demonstrable influencing skills and coaching or mentoring experience.
You will be a self-starter with confidence to use your own initiative and a passion for supporting the Armed Forces community. You will have an understanding of the challenges faced by forces families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment. In addition, you will have strong operational and administrative skills, knowledge of GDPR and experience using CRMs.
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of the Armed Forces lifestyle, a background in secondary or further education and a NVQ Level 6 in Advice, Information and Guidance.
This position is remote; however, candidates must be based in Hampshire to support local engagement activities and demonstrate knowledge of regional authorities and organisations.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. The contract end date will be confirmed at the offer stage.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Do you have questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
About the Role
The Lead Youth Worker plays a key role in shaping, coordinating and delivering high-quality youth provision within the Future Foundations programme at KLS. Reporting to the Head of Future Foundations, this role combines hands-on youth work with leadership, coordination and safeguarding responsibility, ensuring that children and young people are supported through safe, inclusive and engaging activities that promote their personal, social and educational development.
You will lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of homework clubs, youth activities, trips and holiday programmes, while line-managing and supporting two Youth Workers and supervising interns and volunteers. You will work closely with families, schools, community partners and colleagues across KLS to provide joined-up, responsive support for young people. This is a people-centred leadership role requiring strong safeguarding practice, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships. You will champion youth voice, promote positive behaviour and inclusion, and contribute to continuous improvement through reflection, data and learning.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 3 August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Club & Holiday Programme
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the youth club for newly arrived young people, within Future Foundations, ensuring sessions are safe, inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Develop session plans and programmes that support young people’s learning, wellbeing and confidence, using participatory and youth-led approaches.
Lead the delivery of the weekly youth club, including wellbeing activities, workshops and targeted interventions for newly arrived young people.
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of school holiday provision, including half-term, Easter and summer programmes, ensuring appropriate staffing, safeguarding and risk management arrangements are in place.
Work closely with the youth caseworker to encourage engagement and participation of young people at Southfields Academy International Department with the youth club.
Safeguarding, Behaviour & Inclusion
Ensure all practice aligns with safeguarding policies and supports young people’s personal, social and educational development.
Maintain accurate safeguarding records, risk assessments and incident reports.
Lead on behaviour management and restorative approaches, supporting staff, volunteers and young people to resolve issues constructively
Deliver safeguarding briefings and provide ongoing guidance and support to volunteers and interns.
Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, respect and positive behaviour across all activities.
People Management & Support
Line-manage and support two youth workers through regular supervision, mentoring, appraisal and performance management.
Support with supervising interns, including managing timetables, providing guidance and coordinating with KLS colleagues.
Work with the Head of Volunteering and youth team to recruit, support, train and develop volunteers and interns, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and contribute safely and confidently to activities
Coordinate workloads across the youth team, ensuring staff, volunteers and interns are appropriately supported, work safely and maintain consistent standards of practice.
Youth, Family & Community Engagement
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families, ensuring clear communication and inclusive engagement.
Liaise with families/carers to share information about activities, expectations and support needs.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local youth organisations, schools and partner agencies.
Represent KLS at relevant meetings, forums and community events.
Refer young people and families to internal casework, advice or external services as appropriate.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Support the Head of Future Foundations with monitoring outcomes, collecting feedback and using data to improve programme quality.
Maintain accurate records, including registers, consent forms and monitoring data.
Contribute to internal and external reporting, including funder and trustee reports.
Contribute evidence, case studies and monitoring information to funding applications, reports and evaluation processes.
Ensure the voices, experiences and ideas of young people inform programme development, decision-making and evaluation.
Resources, Budgets & Planning
Monitor expenditure and manage resources, equipment and activity budgets in line with agreed financial procedures.
Ensure effective use of resources and value for money across youth provision.
Support the planning of annual programmes of activity in collaboration with colleagues, young people and families.
Collaboration & Organisational Contribution
Work closely with colleagues across Future Foundations to provide high-quality, joined-up support.
Coordinate the School Years Working Group, supporting colleagues to share learning, collaborate effectively and deliver consistent, high-quality programmes across Future Foundations.
Communicate effectively across teams to enhance service delivery and organisational learning.
Participate in supervision, appraisals, training and reflective practice.
Work in line with KLS’s values, policies and procedures at all times.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
Experience of working with refugee communities and/or children and young people and/or other vulnerable groups, with a strong focus on placing participants’ needs at the centre of service planning and delivery.
Experience of planning, delivering and contributing to reporting for projects within the voluntary or community sector (preferably with refugee or sanctuary-seeking communities).
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high professional standards.
Experience of working sensitively with young people affected by mental health challenges and past trauma, with an empathetic, non-judgemental approach and the ability to build supportive but appropriately boundaried relationships.
Up-to-date knowledge of best practice in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the ability to apply this in practice.
Confident IT skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite, email, internet-based tools and social media.
Commitment to KLS’s mission, vision and values.
Passion for social justice, education and championing the strengths of families from refugee and sanctuary-seeking communities.
Desirable Experience
Demonstrable experience of managing and supporting volunteers.
A recognised qualification in youth work, teaching or a related field.
Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects, including collecting evidence of impact and contributing to reports for funders.
Ability to communicate in another language, particularly Arabic, Somali, Farsi, Amharic and/or Tigrinya.
Knowledge of Battersea, Wandsworth or similar local communities.
Other Requirements
Willingness to work evenings - Monday or Tuesday evenings are a requirement and occasional Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Enhanced DBS check required (to be undertaken upon appointment)
Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals; help to identify your own job related development and training needs.
Always work with anti-discriminatory, empowering practice, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Adhere to Katherine Low Settlement’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.
Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of KLS.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
Ability to motivate, support and encourage young people to build confidence, skills and aspirations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a small team, while also working independently, using initiative.
Further Information
Katherine Low Settlement is committed to equal opportunities.
All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to two satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS check.
You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team.
An induction is given to new staff, which includes sharing our policies and procedures relevant to this post.
There is a 6-month probation period for this role.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About KLS’ Future Foundations education team
Future Foundations is an education programme of Katherine Low Settlement. Since 2004, KLS’ Future Foundations education team of 10 part-time staff and over 100 volunteers, have supported young refugees and their families in Battersea and the London Borough of Wandsworth to thrive in their education. Through mentoring, family support, casework and homework clubs, we provide the tailored support each young person and their family (if they have one) needs to overcome the barriers to education they face at home and school.
Key Objectives for this Role
Working closely with the Lead Youth Worker and Youth Worker you will help create safe, engaging and inclusive opportunities for children and young people to learn, build confidence and develop positive relationships.
Homework Clubs
Support the running and planning of two weekly homework clubs for children age 5 - 14.
Contribute to the development of engaging session plans and learning activities.
Research and source resources and materials to support activities and learning.
Support to plan and run engaging and fun activities/ongoing projects for children attending the clubs.
Use participatory approaches to ensure young people help shape activities and programme development.
Encourage children and young people to take ownership of activities and contribute to decision-making within the clubs Implement our behaviour management policy and work from a trauma informed perspective.
Support the registration and onboarding of new participants, ensuring records and consent information are accurate and up to date Liaise with families/carers when necessary.
Maintain accurate records, registers, case studies, feedback, photographs and other monitoring information in line with organisational requirements and funding obligations.
Maintain excellent safeguarding practices.
Support the wider Future Foundations team to identify support needs and make referrals to appropriate external services and partner organisations.
Provide cover for youth, mentoring and homework club sessions when required.
Trips and activities
Support the planning and delivery of an annual programme of educational, recreational and enrichment activities, including trips during school holidays.
Ensure that this is done in collaboration with children, young people, their families and other KLS projects.
Assist with the summer programme development, organisation and delivery.
Teamwork and reporting
Work with Future Foundations team members to coordinate work, refer young people and/or parents/carers to our casework and advice team.
Work with Community Learning Coordinator to refer and encourage parent participation in workshops and other activities at KLS.
Contribute information, case studies and impact data for reports to funders, trustees and other stakeholders.
Communicate well with other teams within KLS to provide a high-quality service to our members
Other Duties
Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and annual appraisals; help to identify your own job related development and training needs.
Always work with anti-discriminatory, empowering practice, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Adhere to Katherine Low Settlement’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.
Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of KLS.
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
Person Specification
The following skills and experience are required for this post:
Essential
Desirable
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young People Support Worker (Floating Support)
This is an opportunity for someone compassionate and driven to make a real impact, supported by training and reflective practice.
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £26,436 per annum
Closing Date: 02 August, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
About the Role
Young People Support Worker (Floating Support) – Cheshire West & Chester
Help young people leaving care build the confidence and skills to live independently. As a Young People Support Worker, you'll provide practical, trauma-informed support to young people aged 15–19, helping them secure housing, develop life skills, access education or employment, and achieve their personal goals.
You will be someone who can build trusting relationships, manage a varied caseload, and work effectively with social workers, partner agencies and local services. In addition, you will have experience supporting young people with complex needs, strong safeguarding knowledge, and a passion for empowering others to succeed.
In return, you'll join an inclusive and values-driven organisation committed to preventing youth homelessness, with excellent training, ongoing development and the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day.
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role.
In this role, you will:
• To complete a full assessment of each young person’s strengths, needs and goals to develop a holistic and strengths-based support plan and tailored programme of support.
• Provide a programme of support with young people to cover accommodation needs, independent living skills, support with education, employment and learning and social and emotional issues.
• To support young people aged 16+ to prepare for independent living and develop necessary skills.
• To understand and support young people using a trauma-informed approach, awareness and understanding of adverse childhood approaches and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Where young people have moved in to accommodation the worker will provide support through a programme of regular visits. These may include support and advice or more structured life-skills training as required.
• Help young people to apply for benefits, complete relevant application forms, train to learn budgeting skills and managing money, including support to prioritise and pay bills and rent.
• Actively support young people to stay in or enter suitable education, employment and training.
• Support young people to access and liaise with health services, including mental health services, drug and alcohol support services and counselling referrals.
• To create a package of support around the young person, signposting and making onward referrals for specialized support where appropriate.
• To be available to represent Depaul UK at meetings and to provide updates to all professionals involved with the young person, and keep clear and relevant records.
• To establish and build links with housing providers in order to maximise the alternatives available to young people and work closely with social care partners.
• To make a positive contribution to team meetings, case management meetings and make a contribution to any policy reviews and consultations.
• To demonstrate commitment to client involvement by advocating client involvement opportunities, for example by actively promoting the Voice of Depaul to clients and holding residents meetings
• To work in a manner that promotes positive team work.
• To have flexibility to ensure that all young people can access support around their employment, training and education commitments, which may involve some evening and weekend working.
About You
To carry out this role we are looking for the following from you in terms of experience, skills and competencies
• A commitment to the ethos and values of Depaul including the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Able to work on own initiative but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with peers and clients to meet the service KPI’s
• A clear understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements.
• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practise. Ability to promote and implement diversity practice and policies and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.
• Demonstrate ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be carried out. This should include an ability to use data capture systems including running queries and reports.
• Experience of helping Young People with setting up benefits, developing independent living skills and maintaining their accommodation
• Experience of working with young people who may have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic abuse and offending behavior. (this list is not exhaustive)
• Ability and commitment to work as part of a multi-agency team to ensure young people in care and who are leaving care, achieve the best possible outcomes
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries when working with young people.
What You’ll Receive
· Tailored training and development
· Flexible working options where suitable
· 26 days annual leave, rising with service
· Family friendly leave policies
· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
· Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
· Cash health plan for you and your family
· Death in service benefit
· Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Accountable to: Service Manager
Responsible for: None
Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England with occasional travel to Cambridge and locations where Baca’s services are delivered.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend as required and be part of the on-call team to deliver out of hours emergency support as part of a rota.)
Salary: £30,000 a year
Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator to deliver engaging programmes and meaningful opportunities for young people seeking refuge.
In this rewarding role, you will help young people build confidence, independence, and pathways into education, employment, and community life. You’ll also work closely with partners, alumni, and colleagues to ensure young people’s voices shape the services they receive.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate opportunities that support young people’s independence, wellbeing, and life skills
Enable access to education, employment, volunteering, and community activities
Build partnerships with employers, charities, and local organisations
Support youth voice, participation, and co-production across services
Develop and engage an active alumni network
Deliver safe, inclusive programmes and activities
Monitor outcomes and continuously improve services
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards
About You
Experience in youth work, community development, or a related field
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and partnerships effectively
A compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable young people
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
Desirable:
Experience working with asylum seekers or vulnerable groups
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (e.g. PACE, Trauma Recovery)
Additional language skills
Experience in partnership development or programme delivery
Additional Information
Occasional evening and weekend work required
Participation in an on-call rota
Travel between service locations
What We Offer
The chance to make a meaningful difference
A supportive, values-driven team
33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more
Apply Now
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young People Support Worker
If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit and supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough are well-cared for.
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £26,436 per annum + sleep in payments
Closing Date: 02 August, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
About the Role
Young People Support Worker (+ Sleep-in Payments) – Chester
Make a real difference to the lives of young people leaving care. As a Young People Support Worker at our service in Chester, you'll support young people aged 16–18 to build the confidence, resilience and practical skills they need to live independently. You'll manage a caseload, deliver personalised support plans, promote wellbeing, and help young people access housing, education, training and employment opportunities.
You will be someone with experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build trusted relationships. You'll be confident in support planning, risk assessment and multi-agency working, while taking a proactive, strengths-based approach that empowers young people to achieve their goals.
Join a values-led organisation committed to preventing homelessness and unlocking potential. In return, you'll receive excellent training, ongoing development and the opportunity to create lasting positive outcomes every day. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role.
Shift Pattern
A typical week consists of two shifts. Each shift begins at 9:30am and finishes at 11pm, followed by an overnight sleep-in. The shift then resumes at 07:00am and finishes at 12:00pm the following day. This entire period is classed as one shift. Sleep-ins are a requirement of the role and attract an additional payment. Flexibility to work bank holiday is also required in line with the needs of the service.
In this role, you will:
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures where applicable
• Carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day to day support of all clients in the services
• Lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service
• Develop and implement SMART outcomes based support plans for your key clients
• Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with
• Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols
• Adopt a flexible, reflective and creative approach in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them
• Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in Depaul’s wider community programme of activities
• Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
• Have responsibilities as part of the team for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting
• Have responsibility as a member of the team for preparing the accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the client to settle in
• Support and facilitate the work of the volunteers who add value to the work that we do
• In conjunction with Senior Worker, ensure that regular health and safety inspections are carried out in DePaul’s managed properties. To respond to reported repairs in a timely manner and to review health and safety risk assessments with the senior worker
• To interview and assess suitability of referrals to the criteria and objectives of the project
• Undertake further duties as commensurate to the role and identified by your line manager
• To participate in internal/external meetings and attend Core training events
• Demonstrate a commitment to client involvement by advocating client involvement opportunities, for example by actively promoting the Voice of Depaul to clients and holding residents meetings
• To maintain appropriate young person files and ensure clear and concise written records
About You
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.
• Experience in working with care leavers, young people or other vulnerable groups
• Experience of Safeguarding in children and adults and operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
• Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning tools
• Experience of managing a case load, recording and record keeping
• Experience of lone working
• Excellent communication skills, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
• An understanding and commitment to working in an assets based way
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
• Effective collaborative working
• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development
• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners
What You’ll Receive
· Tailored training and development
· Flexible working options where suitable
· 26 days annual leave, rising with service
· Family friendly leave policies
· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
· Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
· Cash health plan for you and your family
· Death in service benefit
· Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Location
This is a hybrid role, combining work from home with work in the local Harlow community.
Negotiable, up to 30 hours per week, including some evening work (fixed term until 31st March 2027)
About the Role
The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting and innovative programme aiming to support more than one million young people to build positive futures.
Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed with young people and centred around a welcoming, inclusive youth space where young people can feel safe, connected, and empowered to take part in meaningful experiences.
Using a youth work approach, we support young people to:
Session Details
You must be available to lead the following weekly sessions:
As part of your role, you will plan and deliver engaging, youth-led sessions in a variety of settings, including community venues and schools. You will build trusted relationships with young people, create inclusive spaces that meet diverse needs, and support them to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also contribute to community engagement, develop creative approaches to reaching young people across Harlow, and support ongoing evaluation through reflective practice and outcome recording.
What We're Looking For
Interested and want to know more? Please contact Robyn Dunn, Children's Service Manager - Please refer to website via job link for contact details
When applying, please refer specifically to the Person Specification and Job Description, explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our
centre in Coventry.
Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2027
Applications close: 9am Monday 27th July 2026
Start date: August 2026
Salary
£28,250 per annum
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER
OASIS BIRMINGHAM VIOLENCE REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL IN-REACH & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Oasis Midlands
Hours: 1 x full time post at 40 hours (inclusive of breaks) OR 2 x part time posts at 20 hours (inclusive of breaks)
Contract type here: Fixed term until March 2027 (secondment opportunities will also be considered, subject to agreement with the successful candidate's current employer).
Salary: Grade E - £29,201 per annum (£14,600 for 0.5FTE)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities? Will you support young people to recognise and reach their full potential? Oasis is about to embark on an exciting new partnership with the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership to deliver Hospital In-Reach and Community Based Services. We are recruiting a Youth Outreach Worker to be part of the team. We always work in a holistic way, and it is no difference when it comes to violence. We don’t treat violence in isolation. Instead, we will seek to work as part of an eco-system of care—connecting education, housing, youth work, family support, safeguarding, and community relationships.
We believe violence is preventable…We are passionate about inclusion and believe young people and communities should be central to local and national violence reduction strategies.
If you share this passion and want to make a difference, come and join our team.
To hear from those working in similar roles in our team in Greater Manchester, click here.
As a Youth Outreach Worker you will;
· Be present in hospital and community locations to support young people that are impacted by violence.
· Work with young people in the community supporting them to process what has happened and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with sustainable ongoing support.
· Deliver group work sessions to get young people talking about the issue of violence providing a safe space for them to talk about their concerns and what they want to change.
· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.
· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the position has been filled.
Applications are welcomed from individuals interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity. Secondment arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require approval from the applicant's current employer.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Floating Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 18–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence.
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This role will involve driving between various properties across Borehamwood. You will require a driving licence and your own car.
This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing and feel empowered to shape their future.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time.
What we’re looking for - we need someone who:
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What you’ll get
Please read before applying:
This is a part-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work 3 or 4 days a week.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone!
The selection process includes a 2 hour, in-person interview, taking place on 04/08/26 and 05/08/26 in Hertford.
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
For questions, contact us, we’re happy to help!
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Closing date: 29 July 2026 at midnight.
SENIOR YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
VIOLENCE REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL IN-REACH & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Oasis Midlands
Hours: 1 x full time post at 40 hours (inclusive of breaks)
Contract type here: Fixed term until March 27 (secondment opportunities will also be considered, subject to agreement with the successful candidate's current employer).
Salary: Grade D - £33,802 per annum
Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities? Will you support young people to recognise and reach their full potential? Oasis is about to embark on an exciting new partnership with the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership to deliver Hospital In-Reach and Community Based Services. We are recruiting a Senior Youth Support Worker to be part of the team. We always work in a holistic way, and it is no difference when it comes to violence. We don’t treat violence in isolation. Instead, we will seek to work as part of an eco-system of care—connecting education, housing, youth work, family support, safeguarding, and community relationships.
We believe violence is preventable…We are passionate about inclusion and believe young people and communities should be central to local and national violence reduction strategies.
If you share this passion and want to make a difference, come and join the team.
To hear from those working in similar roles in our team in Greater Manchester, click here.
As Senior Youth Support Worker you will;
· Provide supervision to Youth Outreach Worker(s).
· Be present in hospital and community locations to support young people that are impacted by violence.
· Work with young people in the community supporting them to process what has happened and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with sustainable ongoing support.
· Deliver group work sessions to get young people talking about the issue of violence providing a safe space for them to talk about their concerns and what they want to change.
· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.
· Oversee referrals
· Work closely with the Project Administrator to monitor engagement and impact.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.
· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and Health and Safety practices
· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages)
If you would like a conversation about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the position has been filled.
Applications are welcomed from individuals interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity. Secondment arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require approval from the applicant's current employer.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, flexible, and knowledgeable Housing Support Worker to join our Housing Team. In this role, you will assess young people referred to the service and determine their suitability for New Horizon's Accommodation Pathway or private rented accommodation. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people living within our accommodation projects, helping them to build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload across multiple accommodation schemes, completing assessments, developing support plans, and working closely with young people to identify and secure appropriate move-on options into independent living in a timely manner. The role requires effective partnership working with internal teams, local authorities, landlords, and other external agencies to ensure young people receive coordinated and holistic support.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent communication, sound professional judgement, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and delivering a high standard of service.
Key details
Contract type and hours: permanent, full-time (35 hours a week Monday-Friday)
Starting salary: £32,136 (salary scale is: £32,136.00-£35,778.00)
Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR
Application deadline: 9am, Monday 3rd August 2026
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.
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Young People Support Worker
We promise you that no day will be the same, and you will get so much out of working with our residents as you ensure that they are well-cared for, and empowered to make progress into Independence.
Location: Whitley Bay (Depaul House)
Salary: £19,738.88 per annum
Closing Date: 26 July, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 28
About the Role
You’ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence.
As a Young People Support Worker (Whitley Bay), you will provide practical, emotional, and goal-focused support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to move towards independent living.
You will manage a caseload of young people with a range of support needs, building trusted relationships and delivering structured, person-centred support plans. The role involves supporting young people through key transitions, including leaving care, sustaining accommodation, and accessing education, training, or employment.
Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour Model, an assets-based and psychologically informed approach, ensuring young people are supported to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes.
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (28 hours per week), permanent role.
Shift Pattern: Saturday & Sunday - 08:00 to 22:00
In this role, you will:
• Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client.
• Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul’s values of respect, inclusion, and action.
About You
You believe in people — their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution‑focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast‑moving environment. You’re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role.
What You’ll Receive
· Tailored training and development
· Flexible working options where suitable
· 26 days annual leave, rising with service
· Family friendly leave policies
· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
· Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
· Cash health plan for you and your family
· Death in service benefit
· Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for empowering young people and making a difference?
At NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and adults at risk. We believe no child or young person should ever be alone or voiceless in the care system, in family court, or when decisions are being made about their future.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Coordinator, working 28 hours per week, to lead the delivery of Project Unity across England. Project Unity provides high-quality, rights-based advocacy and intensive support to care-experienced young mothers who are pregnant or have recently given birth, helping to empower young mothers, strengthen outcomes and prevent children from entering care.
About Project Unity England
Project Unity England improves outcomes for care-experienced young mothers and their children through collaborative, multi-agency working, delivered through cluster-based areas bringing together local stakeholders for coordinated, community-focused support. Cluster one is based around London and cluster two around Yorkshire, with a third cluster area to be identified in year three. Travel between cluster areas is expected, particularly from year two onwards.
As Project Coordinator, you will support delivery and development of Project Unity within your assigned cluster areas, working closely with partners and internal teams. Key responsibilities include:
This role offers the chance to work across diverse cluster areas, influence at both local and Parliamentary level, and make a direct impact on services for care-experienced young mothers and their children.
About the role
You will provide day-to-day leadership of Project Unity, supporting a team of Project Workers and volunteers to deliver high-quality, advocacy-led, trauma-informed support that empowers young mothers to understand their rights and have their voices heard.
Working with local authorities, health partners, safeguarding networks and community organisations, you will build relationships and referral pathways, monitor outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen and grow the service – leading meaningful work within a values-led organisation.
About you
You are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and families, confident leading teams within a trauma-informed environment, and able to balance operational oversight with a person-centred approach.
You will have experience working with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting, alongside experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers, plus a strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound professional decisions, demonstrating NYAS’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.
How to Apply
Please apply via the the NYAS website. In your application, evidence using specific examples how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification within the attached job description, including:
Employee Benefits
We offer the following employee benefits:
Safeguarding and Compliance
NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures, and internal candidates will be subject to references in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In accordance with UK immigration law, proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is an established rights-based charity ensuring that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are respected, represented and supported in expressing their views. We work with care-experienced people who are often reliant on statutory services, and our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.