Youth engagement jobs
How's your job search on our site?
The Senior Youth Inclusion Officer is a key role within the Youth Inclusion team, helping to connect insights and champion young people’s voices throughout our work.
You will be one of two Senior Officers leading on the day-to-day delivery of the Future Voices Group (FVG) – our flagship youth engagement programme bringing together young people with lived experience of facing barriers to employment.
This will involve working across the organisation to support teams to work with young people, in line with our strategy.
- You will ensure our youth ambassadors meaningfully and authentically shape our activity, in particular through our engagement and influencing of key audiences and decision-makers across the youth employment system.
- You will bring awareness of the youth employment policy landscape, alongside experience of supporting young people with lived expertise to influence policymaking, programme design or service improvement through youth voice approaches.
- This role requires availability for regular evening sessions and occasional weekend commitments.
We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
Please download our recruitment pack for more information on this opportunity.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
YEF Detached Youth Work Area Lead
Relationships change lives.
At M13 Youth Project, we believe every young person deserves trusted adults who believe in them, walk alongside them and help them discover who they are, what they have to offer and the difference they can make. For over 30 years, we've built those relationships through detached youth work - meeting young people where they choose to be, listening deeply and creating opportunities for belonging, belief and hope.
We're now looking for an experienced Detached Youth Work Area Lead to join our team and play a key role in one of the UK's most ambitious detached youth work research pilots.
M13 is leading the Greater Manchester consortium delivering the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) Detached Youth Work Pilot. The Pilot aims to build a strong evidence base for detached youth work, combining outstanding frontline practice with rigorous evaluation to shape the future of youth work nationally.
Reporting to the YEF Detached Youth Work Project Lead, you'll lead detached youth work across two/three neighbourhoods within M13's delivery of the pilot. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality detached youth work, modelling excellent relational practice, supporting less experienced colleagues through day-to-day practice, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, and building positive relationships with young people, local residents, community organisations and partner agencies.
This is first and foremost a frontline detached youth work role. You'll spend much of your week in parks, streets and neighbourhoods, building trusted relationships with young people through conversation, consistency and purposeful informal education. Alongside this, you'll help ensure high-quality implementation of the YEF Shared Practice Model within your neighbourhood patches, contribute to monitoring and reporting and work closely with the Project Lead and wider team to support the successful delivery of the pilot.
We're looking for someone who is an experienced detached youth worker, confident leading excellent practice and passionate about relational youth work. You'll be organised, reflective and proactive, with experience of taking responsibility for detached youth work within a neighbourhood, maintaining high-quality records, building effective local partnerships and supporting colleagues through encouragement, reflection and shared learning. Most importantly, you'll share our belief that relationships are the foundation for meaningful change.
This is a 22.5-hour per week, office- and community-based role (M13's full-time week is 37.5 hours). Your week will include six detached youth work sessions (three afternoons and three evenings), alongside planning, monitoring, partnership working and reflective practice. Some flexibility can be offered around when office-based work is undertaken, where operationally possible.
In return, we offer a supportive, reflective and values-led working environment, regular supervision, ongoing professional development, a generous employer pension contribution, TOIL for out-of-hours working, additional Christmas gift leave and the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research that could shape the future of detached youth work.
If you're an experienced detached youth worker ready to combine outstanding frontline practice with leadership of detached youth work across neighbourhoods, learning and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together with answers to the five questions below, limiting your response to 200 words per question. Please do not exceed the word limit as doing so may affect the scoring of your answers. We encourage you to use examples from your own practice, explaining not only what you did, but why you made particular decisions and what you learned. We use a blind recruitment process to help ensure fair and equitable recruitment. Applications will be shortlisted against the Person Specification, so please demonstrate how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the role. We welcome examples from paid or voluntary roles, and recognise that many skills are transferable.
We exist to be a consistent, trusted presence in communities experiencing deep-rooted inequality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
YEF Detached Youth Work Project Lead
Relationships change lives.
At M13 Youth Project, we believe every young person deserves trusted adults who believe in them, walk alongside them and help them discover who they are, what they have to offer and the difference they can make. For over 30 years, we've built those relationships through detached youth work - meeting young people where they choose to be, listening deeply and creating opportunities for belonging, belief and hope.
We're now looking for an experienced Detached Youth Work Project Lead to join our team and play a central role in one of the UK's most ambitious detached youth work research pilots.
M13 is leading the Greater Manchester consortium delivering the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) Detached Youth Work Pilot. The Pilot aims to build a strong evidence base for researching detached youth work, combining outstanding frontline practice with rigorous evaluation to shape the future of youth work nationally.
Reporting to the Founding Director, you'll provide the day-to-day leadership of M13's delivery of the pilot. You'll lead a small team of detached youth workers, coordinate operational delivery across intervention neighbourhoods and ensure the project is delivered safely, consistently and in line with the YEF Shared Practice Model and research requirements.
This is first and foremost a practice leadership role. You'll spend much of your week out in parks, streets and neighbourhoods, building trusted relationships with young people through high-quality detached youth work. Alongside this, you'll supervise and support colleagues, oversee monitoring and reporting, build positive relationships with community members and partner organisations, and, together with the Founding Director, work closely with the Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) and consortium partners to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
We're looking for someone who is an experienced detached youth worker, confident leading others and passionate about relational practice. You'll be organised, reflective and proactive, with experience of supervising staff, coordinating projects, maintaining high-quality records and working collaboratively with partners. Most importantly, you'll share our belief that relationships are the foundation for meaningful change.
This is a 35-hour per week, office- and community-based role. (M13's full-time week is 37.5 hours). Your week will include six detached youth work sessions (three afternoons and three evenings), alongside team leadership, partnership working, supervision, monitoring and project coordination. Some flexibility can be offered around when office-based work is undertaken, where operationally possible.
In return, we offer a supportive, reflective and values-led working environment, regular supervision, ongoing professional development, a generous employer pension contribution, TOIL for out-of-hours working, additional Christmas gift leave and the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research that could shape the future of detached youth work.
If you're an experienced detached youth worker ready to combine excellent frontline practice with leadership, learning and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together with answers to the five questions below, limiting your response to 250 words per question. Please do not exceed the word limit as doing so may affect the scoring of your answers. We encourage you to use examples from your own practice, explaining not only what you did, but why you made particular decisions and what you learned.
We use a blind recruitment process to help ensure fair and equitable recruitment. Applications will be shortlisted against the Person Specification, so please demonstrate how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the role. We welcome examples from paid or voluntary roles, and recognise that many skills are transferable.
We exist to be a consistent, trusted presence in communities experiencing deep-rooted inequality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We need a Programme Director to lead a tri-borough initiative tackling serious youth violence across Kilburn, Queen's Park and surrounding communities.
This is a challenging and a rewarding role where you will be exercising your considerable judgement, diplomacy and practical project management skills.
Shared Ground is an innovative, co-funded project, seeking to work for the benefit of young people at risk of serious youth violence, with buy-in from stakeholders including Local Authority senior leads and Central government.
If you have a passion for the value and importance of community-based work in supporting positive futures for young people, why not help ensure that this ambitious programme thrives?
See the job description for more details.
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.

Regional Youth and Community Director
OASIS UK – Youth and Community (OCP)
0.6 FTE, Permanent
Salary:£31,487 (FTE £52,479)
We’re excited to be recruiting for a key leadership position supporting Oasis’ youth and community work in the North West region (covering delivery in Greater Manchester and Bradford).With accountability to the Oasis Community Partnerships CEO the role of the Regional Youth and Community Director has three main functions:
1 Strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams
2 Regional development, working alongside other functions within the Oasis family
3 Being part of the national Youth and Community leadership team
The Youth and Community Director will have strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams in the region, providing accountability and support to the local leaders and charity boards. This responsibility area falls into two categories; those the Director is directly responsible for, and those they are responsible for ensuring are carried out by leaders within their region.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Oasis neighbourhoods are local places of activity that provide integrated, high quality and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community. The Oasis ethos stems from our Christian roots and is an expression of our character - it is a declaration of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. This is encapsulated by the following five statements:
a passion to include everyone
a desire to treat everyone equally, respecting differences
a commitment to healthy and open relationships
a deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed
a sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul
An Oasis neighbourhood is a community movement and the joining together of all the work Oasis does in any one place, which could include foodbanks, debt advice centres, family support and advice services, healthcare, youth work, children’s work, alongside other Oasis activities in that community, including formal education through Oasis Academies.
The Youth and Community function of Oasis is responsible for the wider community work that takes place within Oasis neighbourhoods, working closely with the wider Oasis family to outwork our vision. In relation to governance, Oasis Community Partnerships is the national charity, with each local team operating from their own local Oasis charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, whilst also influencing the national landscape. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Please contact us to arrange for an informal conversation with our CEO to find out more about the role. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 8th September.
Interviews will take place week beginning 21st September. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting)
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.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 08749179
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about the role
Contract: Part time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), permanent (currently funded for 1 year)
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London office. Those living outside the M25 can opt to not receive London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at offer stage.
Please note that this role will close at 9am on Monday, 17 August 2026
As our Youth Engagement Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring the voices and experiences of young people help shape Frontline’s work, programmes and influence.
Working closely with the Youth Engagement Manager, you will support the delivery and growth of our youth engagement offer for young people aged 14-25 with experience of social work and children’s services.
This role has been created to support the expansion of our youth engagement work to include young people aged 14-17. While our existing Young People Advisory Board provides valuable retrospective insight from young adults, engaging younger people will help ensure Frontline benefits from the perspectives of those currently experiencing children’s social care services. Their experiences will help us maintain the relevance of our training, strengthen our understanding of the challenges facing young people today, and inform our policy and practice influence.
You will help create safe, inclusive and meaningful opportunities for young people to share their experiences and insights, ensuring these inform social work education,practice, policy and organisational learning.
Working across Frontline and with external partners, you will support participation activities that amplify young people’s voices and contribute to positive systems change for children and families.
Whether facilitating engagement opportunities, supporting the Young People Advisory Board, developing relationships with partners, or capturing learning and impact, you will bring strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a commitment to youth-centred practice to deliver high-quality outcomes for young people and the organisation.
We are looking for someone with:
- Direct experience working with young people aged 14-25, ideally with knowledge of care and social work systems
- The ability to plan and deliver engagement activities that are safe, inclusive and youth-led
- Good safeguarding awareness and confidence handling wellbeing concerns appropriately
- Strong communication skills, comfortable building relationships across teams and managing a varied workload.
Please see the job pack for a full list of responsibilities.
A little bit about you
We are looking for someone with hands-on experience working with young people aged 14-25 and a track record of building trusted relationships with them. You will understand the issues facing care and social work experienced young people, along with the policy landscape shaping children’s social care. You will have practical experience running engagement and facilitation activities, and ideally some familiarity with co-production and youth-led approaches. Background in the social care or youth sector is important, along with solid safeguarding knowledge, and any experience reporting to funders would be a plus.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
This role is ineligible for sponsorship and so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
For further information about this role, please contact Kasey Thompson, youth engagement manager (see job pack for contact information).
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We’re looking for a collaborative, highly organised Youth Engagement Project Officer, who is passionate about building opportunities for children and young people in libraries.
You’ll have great communication skills and enthusiasm for platforming young people’s voices. You’ll also know how to manage priorities, keep projects within deadline and budget, and accurately collect and compile data. As a natural people-person, you’ll feel confident supporting library teams, partners and colleagues and be happy taking initiative.
We’d especially love to hear from you if you have created opportunities for children and young people to be heard and involved in decisions that affect them, and if you’ve been involved in supporting the delivery of projects. Experience of libraries is not required as you’ll have lots of opportunities to learn about our sector in this role.
About the work
Our focus is on creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.
We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative national network is made up of members from library services, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we’recreating change, and you can be a part of it.
We are an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. Our members are leaders in children and young people’s public libraries and school library services.
Libraries Rising and The Reading Agency were recently successful in securing funding from the Arts Council to deliver a two-year programme, to place young people at the heart of shaping the future library reading experience. The two-year project forms part of the legacy of the National Year of Reading 2026 and will work with young people and library services across nine regions of England to co-create new approaches, resources and digital innovations that build on the strengths of libraries and inspire more young people to read for pleasure.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who lives our values - progressive, collaborative, kind, aspirational and inclusive.
What’s important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We are building an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector.
Our application process is open to everyone and anyone with the experience we’re looking for. We have a diverse board of trustees, and we are developing the diversity of our staff team. We particularly welcome applications from people from racialised communities, trans or non-binary individuals, and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
Please note - a Candidate Pack for this role is available on the application page.
Job purpose
As Youth Engagement Project Officer, you’ll work closely with the Programme Manager, the wider Libraries Rising team, The Reading Agency, library services and young people to support the delivery of this project, and to develop our wider support of libraries with their youth engagement work.
What you’ll bring to the role
You’ll be:
- A strong communicator, confident with building relationships and keeping everyone on track.
- Experienced in working with young people and partner organisations.
- Committed to platforming young people’s voices, especially those who are underserved by their communities, marginalised, or experiencing deprivation.
- Committed to co-creative practice and working with, not doing to.
- Experienced in creating, developing and implementing effective systems and procedures.
- Experienced in providing operational, administrative and project support, with digital skills including use of Microsoft Office and supporting remote teams.
- Experienced in providing in person and online event planning and support.
- Aware of GDPR implications and requirements.
- Committed to your own professional development.
Employee benefits
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assist Programme – including 24/7 counselling, health support and legal helpline.
- A range of discounts on retail, entertainment, travel and wellbeing.
Additional information
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Please also note that appointment will be made subject to collection of two references and a satisfactory DBS check or evidence of a current DBS certificate.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter OR answer the questions by clicking on Apply Now.
• Applications close: 9am, Monday 17th August 2026
• Interviews: Tuesday 25th August 2026 (online)
• Start date: as soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate
If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
Creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Programmes Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Youth Programmes Manager
About us
The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.
Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people so far. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.
We’re a small but growing team of 11 (rising to 14), working across Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations, and Leadership. Our Programmes team is supported by a brilliant pool of freelance facilitators and actors who help bring our workshops to life. We’re now looking for an Youth Programmes Officer to join us at this exciting time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about evidence-based interventions, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident working to establish and maintain relationships with external organisations.
Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime
About the Role
We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime.
As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery
- Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
- Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback
Programme development
- Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
- Support the development of new projects and resources
Workshop coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
- Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
- Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
- Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
- Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training
General
- Carry out other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
- Delivering workshops or training to young people
- Adapting structured programmes to different needs
- Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
- Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
- General admin and use of digital systems
(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)
Skills and knowledge
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches
Personal qualities
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Reliable, organised and proactive
- Collaborative and professional
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Open to learning and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Flexible working where possible
- 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), rising with service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Development opportunities
How to apply
Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please also answer the two additional questions on the application form.
Deadline: Monday 24th August 09:30am.
Interviews:
- Stage 1: 27th / 28th August
- Stage 2: Week commencing 1st September (in person)
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present, and promote their ambitions for the future.
We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Support Youth Worker to work across two projects:
The role will cover the following projects:
Irish Traveller young people (Travellers project) 11-19 years old, including;
● Weekly workshop/sessions
● Targeted mentoring and support - helping them to stay in education, enrol in college, seek work opportunities, and access additional support services.
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Please note, work may extend to ages 8–21, subject to funding.
Staying Connected project young people, 11-19 years old, including;
● Targeted one-to-one mentoring and support via face-to-face, online or via phone
● Group support delivery
● Personal action plans, including progressive pathways
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Job responsibilities
● Support with the planning and delivery of an innovative, cohesive and progressive programme of delivery with a proactive approach for Travellers and Staying Connected (focusing on personal and social development skills), and budgeting to ensure smooth and effective delivery of the programme.
● Recruit, engage and support young people aged to participate in the programmes.
● Building and strengthening partnerships with local organisations, services, and stakeholders (such as schools, youth services, community groups, health providers, or charities)
● Adhere to the programme risk assessments as/when required and carry out regular health and safety checks.
● Develop promotional content and material for the projects and events (e.g. via social media, website, offline marketing etc.).
● Support young people into positive outcomes including Education, Employment and/or Training.
● Deliver one-to-one or group support sessions (via text message, email, telephone, virtually and face-to-face) to provide advice, information, guidance, mentoring and signposting to internal and external services (e.g. mental health and wellbeing services, YAA events).
● Create individual action plans with young people to capture their key aims and objectives at different stages of engagement.
● Support the organisation and delivery of trips and positive activities in line with provision delivery plans and/or requirements.
● Provide day-to-day operational and administrative management support of the programmes.
● Support the management of project budget sheets, recording expenditure and forecasting financial information for reporting purposes.
● Maintain an asset register for any equipment/assets associated with the programmes and ensure their safekeeping.
● Support the management of referrals to and from the programmes, including partner agencies such as Social Services, the Police, the Youth Offending Team (YOT), Alternative Provision and Schools.
● Record young people’s data, (Views) including membership information, case notes, session notes, registers, and case studies.
● Prepare reports for funding applications,collate monitoring statistics to evidence impact and engagement for reports and funding bids.
● Capture and evaluate young people’s journeys and progress through feedback, consultation, and creative methods to evidence impact and support future funding.
● Ensure youth voice shapes programme design and delivery, reflecting the needs and priorities of the community.
This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
● Certification and professionalism - Youth Work Qualified
● Experience in the charity sector, the voluntary sector, or community sector would be desirable.
● Experience working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
● Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, and databases for recording and reporting.
● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines
● Good communication skills, including literacy and writing skills (creative skills welcomed)
● Good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of young people, including the Irish Traveller community (preferred).
We empower young people to thrive through fun, inclusive activities, trusted support and opportunities to build brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future.
We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To achieve this, we are seeking to appoint a Lead Worker for the Irish Traveller cohort to develop and deliver an innovative and progressive project in a safe, industrious, and supportive environment, working primarily with this community.
The role will cover Lead and Support Worker positions across the following projects :
Irish Traveller young people (Travellers project Lead) 11-19 years old, including;
● Weekly workshop/sessions
● Targeted mentoring and support - helping them to stay in education, enrol in college, seek work opportunities, and access additional support services.
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Please note, work may extend to ages 8–21, subject to funding.
Staying Connected project (Associate Lead) -young people 11-19 years old, including;
● Targeted one-to-one mentoring and support via face-to-face, online or via phone
● Direct liaison and programme planning and development Staying Connected Project Lead
● Group support delivery
● Personal action plans, including progressive pathways
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Plan and deliver an innovative, progressive programme of activities, developed in collaboration with young people and colleagues.
- Create safe, supportive spaces that foster personal and social development.
- Deliver 1 to1 and group support sessions through a variety of methods (in-person, phone, digital), providing advice, guidance, mentoring, and signposting to other services.
- Organise trips, workshops, and positive activities in line with the project delivery plan.
Project & Partnership Management
- Lead the day-to-day operational and administrative management of the project.
- Develop and manage partnerships with schools, local agencies, and trusted community stakeholders.
- Represent YAA at borough, London-wide, and partnership meetings to champion Traveller young people’s voices.
- Manage project budgets, expenditure records, and ensure assets and equipment are safeguarded.
- Supervise project staff, support workers, and facilitators, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with YAA standards.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Record attendance, case notes, and data consistently and accurately in the online database.
- Capture and share the impact of young people’s journeys through case studies, feedback, quotes, photos, and video.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by demonstrating impact and supporting applications to secure sustainable funding.
This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times, and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
This is a unique opportunity which merges two roles with the aim to uphold the standards of the organisations and create more access and opprotunities for young people across our services.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- A minimum Level 3 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent).
- Strong experience working with young people, ideally including the Traveller community.
- Skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with young people, families, and partners.
- Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Confident communicator with strong literacy, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel) and database systems for recording and reporting.
- A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, voluntary, or community sector.
- Understanding of the specific challenges facing Irish Traveller young people.
- Track record of partnership working and external stakeholder engagement.
We empower young people to thrive through fun, inclusive activities, trusted support and opportunities to build brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Inspire young people. Lead unforgettable STEM experiences. We have vacancies across the UK, especially the Scottish Highlands & Islands.
Looking for a flexible role where you can inspire the next generation while developing your experience in education, youth engagement and outreach?
EDT is seeking enthusiastic STEM Programme Workers to deliver hands-on STEM experiences for young people across Scotland. As a STEM Programme Worker, you will help students build confidence, develop future skills and discover exciting career pathways.
Why Join EDT?
Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
Dynamic in our response to a changing world
Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences
Why You'll Love This Role
This isn't a traditional classroom role.
One day you could be facilitating hands-on engineering challenges, the next supporting young people on an immersive residential programme, helping them discover future career pathways and build confidence in their abilities.
You'll play a vital role in creating memorable experiences that change how young people see themselves and their futures. Every programme you support helps students develop skills, confidence and aspirations that can last a lifetime.
What You'll Be Doing - please see Job Description for more detail
- Deliver engaging STEM workshops, challenges and educational activities
- Lead and support groups of young people in safe, inclusive learning environments
- Provide safeguarding and pastoral support throughout programmes
- Motivate students to participate, collaborate and build confidence
- Work with schools, industry partners, volunteers and EDT colleagues
- Support programme logistics, attendance monitoring and participant feedback
Who We're Looking For
- Experience working with young people, education, community projects or STEM outreach
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Positive, organised and adaptable approach
- Passion for helping young people achieve their potential
- Ability to travel and support occasional residential programmes
What's In It For You?
- £122 per day (£15.25 per hour) plus 14.54% holiday pay
- Flexible sessional work around your existing commitments
- Opportunities throughout the year, including school holiday programmes
- Travel time and expenses reimbursed in line with EDT Policy
- Meaningful work that positively impacts young people's futures
- Join a respected charity transforming lives through STEM education
Locations
We have vacancies across the Uk but are especially interested in those applicants based in:
- Aberdeenshire
- Angus
- Argyll and Bute
- Scottish Highlands
- Scottish Islands
#STEMProgrammeWorker #STEMJobs #YouthWorker #EducationJobs #ProgrammeFacilitator #STEMEducation #STEMOutreach #YouthDevelopment #ScienceEducation #EngineeringEducation #SessionalWorker #CasualJobsScotland #LearningFacilitator #EducationCharity #STEMCareers #YouthEngagement #WorkshopFacilitator #ProgrammeWorker #STEMProgrammeWorker #STEMProgrammeWorker #EducationRecruitment #ScotlandJobs
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be empowered to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Progression Coach in Nottingham Central, to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract, delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….
· Passionate about, and experienced in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme
· Able to tell the stories of our work through data
· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions
· Knowledgeable of employability practices and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people
…then please click on the job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply with your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Head of Youth Work holds overall responsibility for the development and delivery of Providence House Youth Club’s youth work programmes, working with young people aged 8 to 19 from disadvantaged backgrounds across Battersea. As our foundational senior delivery hire, they will lead the delivery departments of universal youth work, girls work, sports programmes, detached and outreach work, school programmes and community mentoring. The postholder is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and acts as Deputy Safeguarding Lead. They will be hands-on: delivering youth club sessions, residentials and trips alongside the team, while ensuring Providence House remains a fun, supportive, safe and inclusive place that attracts and retains young people, raises their aspirations, and journeys alongside them for the long term.
Our mission is to prepare children and young people to make informed life choices for themselves, their families, and their communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
YES care about young people's mental health, sexual health and wellbeing. The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth-centred support to young people in various settings.
You will get out into the community offering groups, 121 support and workshops. You will be a key part of our Information and Guidance team, delivering wellbeing programmes for YES.
This role is frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of inclusive services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups and will be pivotal within our small team of young people's support staff.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.