Youth engagement jobs

Mind in Croydon is s recruiting a Rapid Responder Practitioner to support the delivery of Building Brighter Futures (BBF), an innovative partnership programme designed to improve access to early mental health support for young people in Croydon.

This role will provide timely, relational and trauma-informed support to young people aged 15–19 experiencing emotional distress, emerging mental health needs and complex disadvantage. Working as part of a multi-agency team, the postholder will act as a key point of early engagement, offering brief interventions and supporting young people to access the right pathway at the right time.

The post is hosted within the newly refurbished Mind in Croydon’s Counselling Service, with day-to-day work coordinated through the BBF partnership to ensure a consistent and joined-up response across organisations.

Rapid Response Practitioner

 

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029

Hours 28.8 Hours a week

Reports to: BBF Project Coordinator (Croydon Voluntary Action) / Mind in Croydon Counselling Service Mana

Based at: Mind in Croydon Orchard House, Counselling Office
15 Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EZ.
with regular travel to Community-based projects across Croydon, working flexibly across partner sites 

Building Brighter Futures is a three-year programme (funded until 31 March 2029) focused on early intervention for young people aged 15–19 experiencing complex disadvantage. The programme brings together a partnership of voluntary sector organisations, including Croydon Voluntary Action, Reedham Children’s Trust, Mind in Croydon, Off The Record, Croydon Drop In, Palace for Life and Reaching Higher.

The programme aims to reduce waiting times, prevent escalation of need, and improve young people’s experience by providing rapid access to relational, non-clinical support and clear pathways into longer-term or specialist services, where required.

The Rapid Responder Practitioner role is central to the programme’s front-door and allocation model, ensuring young people receive timely contact, appropriate assessment and coordinated support, while minimising duplication and repetitions.

While the role is hosted within Mind in Croydon, it operates as part of a multi-agency delivery model, with close coordination, shared practice standards and collective accountability across the partnership.

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.

Your Role’s Purpose

Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge. 

You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact. 

Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. 

Who we are looking for

You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.

In your first year 

You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders. 

You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes. 

Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers: 

• Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.

• Efficient administrative and communication processes.

• Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery. 

Why join us?

Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities. 

A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages. 

A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales. 

A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction. 

A few useful notes when applying:

If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Additional Information 

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. 

• Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.

The role of the People Partner is to work in partnership with directors and their managers, supporting and influencing the delivery of People Team services (including employees and volunteers), particularly in relation to people management. You will provide HR coaching and consulting that delivers People and Culture best practice and commercially focused HR/People advice.

You will proactively support leaders and managers to develop forward planning and good management practice with a focus on increased staff engagement and good performance from all staff. The People Partners will be expected to drive initiatives that not only attract top talent but also foster a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired by our unique Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

You will also help raise knowledge, capabilities and confidence of managers and support and drive initiatives and projects that add value to the area and are in line with the overall values of The Children’s Trust.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

• Work closely with the Senior Organisational Change Manager and the other People Partners to ensure that all employees, volunteers and trustees are supported and treated fairly
• Support the Senior Organisational Change Manager in ensuring that the People Team achieves its wider organisational goals
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the wellbeing of employees, volunteer and trustees
• Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct and conflict resolution
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and attendance issues
• Support managers in navigating sickness management procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while prioritising employee well-being and a smooth return-to-work process, including conducting return-to-work interviews
• Work with the People Team Reward & People Insights Manager to analyse and support with the preparation of the annual Gender Pay Reporting and action planning.
• You will support with the development of the HR System / implementation and assist with any changes to HR processes linked to the system changes.
• You will be responsible for managing SelectHR (including OH) and all People Partnering responsibilities linked to the systems.

Interview date: 8th June

Interview date: 15th June

Terms and Conditions

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Young People Support Worker

If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit & supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough are well-cared for.

Location: Islington

Salary: £29,336 per annum

Closing Date: 21 May, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Make a meaningful impact every weekend by supporting young people to build the confidence, skills and resilience they need for independent living. In this 8 placement supported accommodation service, you’ll deliver focused, strengths based support, complete SMART outcome driven plans, and lead risk and needs assessments—helping clients progress with purpose while maintaining a safe and positive environment.

As Young People Support Worker at our service in Islington, you’ll run one to one and group sessions, support new residents to settle in, and work collaboratively with statutory partners to provide joined up, personalised support. With creativity, empathy and strong safeguarding awareness, you’ll motivate clients to engage in education, training, employment and community activities, all under Depaul’s assets based, psychologically informed approach.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.

In this role, you will:

· Deliver strengths based, outcome focused support that builds young people’s skills, confidence and independence.

· Complete risk/needs assessments and create concise SMART support plans.

· Run focused 1:1 and group sessions that boost resilience and engagement in EET/volunteering.

· Maintain a safe, positive accommodation environment with strong safeguarding practice.

· Support move ins, tenancy sustainment and day to day wellbeing in the service.

· Work collaboratively with statutory partners and contribute to rota, H&S and team duties.

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

The charity 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 The Organisation

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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

#INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

About Spear Bristol North West

Spear Bristol North West is a partnership between Spear Bristol Trust, St Andrew’s Church Avonmouth and Spear.

St Andrew’s Avonmouth 

St Andrew’s Avonmouth is part of the Church of England, and their vision is to play their part in growing God's Kingdom in their local communities and beyond. They are part of the wider Avonside Mission Area which has a bold vision to bring about the social, cultural and spiritual transformation of their communities in partnership with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit. You can find out more at St Andrew's-St Peter's Church's website.

You would be employed by Spear Bristol Trust, working from St Andrew’s Avonmouth where Spear Bristol North West is a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. The Spear team share a belief in a triune God, and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.​ You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss this further before applying.

Key Information:

• Salary: £25,000 FTE
• Part-time, 3 days a week - Tuesday to Thursday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
• The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms

Recruitment Process

Application Deadline: 29th May 2026

Informal Call

Assessment and Interview Day: 24th June 2026

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values of Spear and St Andrew’s Avonmouth.
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!

Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen

We are seeking a creative and engaging Sessional Youth Worker with a passion for cooking and supporting young people to build confidence, life skills and wellbeing through food.

Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts
Location: Burnt Oak, North West London
Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PM
Contract: Sessional / Part Time
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions.

You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging cooking and food-based activities for young people
• Planning varied sessions and preparing ingredient requirements
• Supporting young people to build confidence, teamwork and practical life skills
• Creating activities suitable for a wide range of dietary needs and cultures
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety
• Building positive relationships with young people, volunteers and colleagues
• Supporting inclusive participation for young people with additional needs
• Promoting safeguarding, equality and wellbeing at all times

About You

We are looking for someone energetic, approachable and passionate about working with young people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering cooking or food-based activities
• Experience working with young people in group or one-to-one settings
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to motivate and engage young people from diverse backgrounds
• An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges would be highly beneficial.

About the Organisation

Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.

Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Cooking Tutor, Catering Tutor, Hospitality Trainer, Food Workshop Facilitator, Activities Coordinator, Engagement Worker, Kitchen Facilitator or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Family Lives is part of the Coram group.

About the role
We are looking for a community-based Youth Worker to build trusting, supportive, and collaborative relationships with vulnerable young people aged 10–12, particularly those with SEND or from low-income households, who are transitioning from Years 5 and 6 into secondary school. The Youth Worker will identify and address potential risk factors that may impact a young person’s successful transition to secondary school, as well as their overall wellbeing, confidence, and engagement.

The successful candidate will provide support to build the young person’s skills, confidence and resilience during this critical period and to engage positively at their new secondary school. This will include the delivery of targeted programmes, activities and 1:1 interventions that address the specific challenges faced by young people including bullying, social isolation, special needs, academic pressures or mental health issues.The support will be delivered in person within a variety of settings including Faith based groups, schools and youth centres. This post will also work closely with our Community Safety Champions project.

You will have the ability to build rapport with young people and engaging them in activities leading to empowerment and raising aspirations.

The salary for 10.5 hours per week is £8,312.20 per annum. 

To apply for this role, please click on the apply now to complete the application.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026. Interview Date: Week of 15th June 2026.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Young People Support Worker

If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit & supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough are well-cared for.

Position: Young People Support Worker (Day)

Location: Durham

Salary: £26,436 per annum

Closing Date: 21 May, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

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 (Day) at our service in Durham, you’ll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing. Using an assets based, psychologically informed approach, you’ll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support.

As part of the team, you’ll respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you’ll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night.

Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links.

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

The charity 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

#INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Hours 25 Hours Per week across 5 days – to include daily play sessions 4-6pm each day. 

Manchester Young Lives is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Early Intervention Worker, providing high-quality pastoral and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 6–14 years.

Following successful delivery for the last three years, we are delighted to be recruiting to a vacancy within our Early intervention team. The Early Intervention role focuses on providing support specifically for children and young people suffering increased levels of anxiety, loss of confidence and self-esteem, missing school or other types of isolation and trauma.

This role involves working directly with children and young people through face-to-face support, while also integrating into Play and Youth Sessions at our Adventure Playgrounds. You will work closely with families, schools, and other education and support agencies to help create the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the children and young people we support.

Based at our Adventure Playgrounds in Moss Side and Ardwick, the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and passion for working with children and young people, the ability to use creative and innovative approaches to engage, support, and reassure them alongside a strong commitment to making a positive difference within local communities.

Working hours include after-school sessions and evening work, Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required to respond to local needs. Staff may also be required to work across a number of locations as part of the wider team.

Do you have significant strategic leadership, operational management and budget management experience?

AFK is looking for a visible leader of our organisation to inspire and motivate the team through your presence and engagement. 

Context of Job
AFK is a national charity whose mission is to create opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face.
Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodivergent.
In response to this we offer bespoke employment skills training and organise work experience across North London. At a national level, we provide mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25.

Overall Job Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the charity, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission and ensure AFK's sustainability and growth. You will lead a team of around 30 staff and volunteers, managing an annual budget of approximately £2 million.
As the visible leader of the organisation, you'll inspire and motivate the team through your presence and engagement. You'll be responsible for building strong team relationships, providing hands-on support when required, and will demonstrate the charity's values in everything you do. By leading from the front and showing the commitment and passion that drives AFK forward, you'll create a culture where everyone is motivated to deliver their best work.

Working Conditions
The post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder may be expected to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.
28 days annual leave will be given in addition to public holidays.
There is a TOIL policy.

Working Relationships
The CEO will maintain close working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders. You'll work collaboratively with a Board of eight trustees to drive the charity's strategy forward, providing regular updates and ensuring effective governance.
You'll line manage members of the Senior Management Team, ensuring a cohesive and effective leadership group.
Building and nurturing relationships with key funders, partners, and supporters will be essential to the role. You'll act as an ambassador for the charity with AFK’s stakeholders, representing our mission and impact. Developing strong networks within the sector and maintaining meaningful connections with service users will be vital to ensuring the charity remains responsive and relevant to those it serves.
You'll also build visible and accessible connections with the wider staff team through regular communication and engagement across the organisation.
Importantly, this is a hands-on leadership role with a direct portfolio responsibility. In addition to your organisational leadership duties, you will lead and manage one of our core functional areas, whether that is Service Delivery, Fundraising, or Finance and Operations. You'll bring your specialist expertise and people management skills to this area, taking ownership of its performance and development.
This means the CEO role combines strategic leadership of the whole organisation with active, day-to-day accountability for a defined part of it.
AFK is a successful charity with well-established processes and an experienced team, meaning you'll be well supported to fulfil both dimensions of this role effectively.

Interview Schedule
First round of interviews will be held by mid June
Second round to be confirmed

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Team Manager Community (Young People)

Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers?

If you’re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you’re looking for.

If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we want to hear from you!

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Team Manager – Community

Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required)

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week which will include Monday evening and Saturday daytime. Remainder of the hours will be flexible to fulfil the needs of the role.

Benefits: Days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once The Dome opens). Free gym access (once The Dome opens). Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 25th May 2026

About the Role

As a key part of the delivery team, you’ll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in Clubs for young people aged 8 to 12 years. You will also have specific oversight over the partnership offers. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that’s fun, engaging and truly makes a difference, all while keeping young people at the centre of everything we do.

No two days are the same, so you’ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the Junior club offer while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of the Junior club programme, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You’ll be a crucial part of the Youth Zone, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive!

Key responsibilities include:

• Staffing and management
• The youth work offer and programme
• Safety and safeguarding
• Leadership and networking
• Evaluation and reporting

If you’re passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you!

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities).
• Experience with Play work would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer.
• Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confident communicator, able to engage young people and work professionally with staff and partners.
• Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution.
• Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning).
• Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting.

If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding… apply today!

You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering:

• Why do you want to work for here?
• Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived
• experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max).
• How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect.
• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide
• documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why?... Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you‘re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable… you may be just the right candidate!

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06

Closing Date: Monday, 25 May 2026

Interviews will be held w/c Monday, 8 June 2026

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Stewardship Officer (Mid-value) to join our Individual Giving and Legacies team based in London.

About us

Centrepoint helps vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment. Along with our partners, we support more than 16,000 young people across the UK every year. Together, we’re determined to end youth homelessness by 2037.

The Stewardship Officer (Mid-value) role sits within Centrepoint’s Stewardship Team in Individual Giving and Legacies (IGL). The IGL unit has grown significantly in recent years and is forecast to raise £24.7m in FY 2026/27. This role is core to the delivery of the IG Stewardship programme, supporting growth across Mid‑value Cash and Regular Giving audiences.

Working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer (Mid-value), you will deliver a fundraising communications plan for mid-value donors, who give an annualised value of £1,000-£5,000 - including targeted appeals, inspiring updates and impact reports, as well as supporter events and online webinars. You will support efforts to drive forward stewardship journeys to deepen engagement, build long-term relationships and increase lifetime value.

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.

About you

• You’re an organised, detail‑oriented and target-driven direct marketer who enjoys managing multiple campaigns and seeing projects through from start to finish
• You’re collaborative, data‑driven and supporter‑focused, with a strong interest in building long‑term donor relationships

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering supporter‑centric, integrated campaigns for Mid‑value donors (£1,000–£5,000 annual value), including fundraising appeals, donor journeys, impact reports, events and online webinars
• Working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer (Mid‑value) to deliver the Mid‑value fundraising communications plan, supporting growth across both MV Cash and Regular Giving audiences
• Acting as the day‑to‑day contact for creative, print and fulfilment agencies to deliver innovative, multi‑channel campaigns
• Monitoring budgets, schedules and approvals to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed KPIs
• Analysing campaign performance and using supporter insights to refine journeys and inform future plans across the Mid-value programme

What we’d be looking for from you…

• Experience delivering direct marketing fundraising campaigns across channels such as direct mail, email, telephone and digital
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage a variety of projects and activities to tight deadlines
• Strong people skills, along with the confidence to communicate with donors and ability to develop strong working relationships with external suppliers and internal departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write engaging copy, also to proofread and critique drafts.
• Confidence in interpreting data and implementing insight to optimise fundraising appeals and stewardship communications.
• A commitment to supporter‑first fundraising, data protection, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Our approach to applications

We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Stewardship Officer, click ‘Apply’ now!

Fixed-term until 30 November 2026

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.   

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Supporter Engagement and Operations team in delivering an exceptional customer experience to our current and potential supporters.

Our primary proposition is Child Sponsorship, where we deliver an engaging one to one relationship to over 80,000 child sponsors. Our Supporter Engagement and Operations team recruits, retains and develops the support of individuals and households in the UK and is responsible for generating income from individuals through fulfilment of the sponsorship journey. 

In this role, you will communicate with supporters using a variety of channels including telephone, post, email, social media and face to face. You will respond to all kinds of enquiries promptly so that our supporters feel nurtured and valued as a key part of our work. This role is a varied and an excellent opportunity to develop a diverse range of transferable skills.

We are looking for someone who has proven experience of working in a busy customer/supporter care role in a similar environment and be able to demonstrate outstanding customer service.   You will possess excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise your workload and work well under pressure. Above all, you will be able to communicate with tact, diplomacy and confidence to all supporters to ensure they receive the highest quality experience.

If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. 

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 31 May 2026

Interviews will take place between 10 to 12 June 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Are you passionate about building communities and digital spaces where young people feel supported, respected and able to express themselves?
 
Prospectus are delighted to be working with a leading London arts charity operating a high‑profile performance venue and creative hub and supporting with the recruitment of a Young People’s Digital Platform Manager role.  
 
This role is available on a 2-year fixed term contact and full-time basis (35 hours per week). Located in North London, the role is office-based with the ability to work from home up to two days per week. The salary is £39,634.40 per annum.
 
In this role you will report to the Head of Broadcast & Digital and be the voice of the charity within the Platform community, shaping communication strategies and be the driving force behind the new Young People’s Digital Platform. You’ll help shape an inclusive online environment, spark engagement and steer the creation of innovative learning content and programmes. You will manage and mentor the Digital Platform Co‑ordinator, and oversee safeguarding and moderation, ensuring policies and processes maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all users.
 
To be successful in this role, you have experienced in building communities and strong track record of managing online platforms and creating digital spaces. You will experience with digital content workflows, CMSs and moderation tools. You will have experience using social and professional networking tools. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe online environments.
 
You bring excellent project management and organisational skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who understands how to motivate participation. You will stay up to date with industry developments and UK legislation (including the Online Safety Act). You will have an understanding of the arts and cultural education landscape. You will champion equality and inclusion, helping to create spaces where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
 
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.