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SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people. 

We are looking for a Youth Caseworker to work alongside young refugees, asylum seekers and other young migrants who are at risk or in crisis, to ensure that they can access their statutory rights and achieve their full potential. The Youth Caseworker will provide holistic casework, advice and practical support to young people aged 14 to 24 years, working closely with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure that the immediate and longer-term needs of young people are met.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Substantial experience of working with refugee, asylum seeking, unaccompanied asylum seeking and/or other migrant children and young people in the UK, along with experience of delivering casework, advice and advocacy support.
• Knowlege of the issues faced by refugee, asylum seeking and vulnerable migrant children and young people, and the policy and legistration which affects them.

​Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays. 
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year. 
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. 
• Commitment to staff learning and development.  
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans. 

Deadline: 9am Monday 26th May

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for design that inspires action? Do you want to help shape the brand of a modern, vibrant, and inclusive organisation that empowers young people across the globe?

We are looking for a talented and visionary Graphic Designer to join our team at a pivotal time. In this newly created in-house role, you will be instrumental in helping to evolve and elevate the visual identity of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, ensuring our brand resonates with young people and decision-makers, and reflects the power of non-formal education worldwide.

From refreshing our global brand to designing dynamic content and campaign materials, your creativity will help drive awareness, engagement, and participation in the Award. You'll work collaboratively with teams across the Foundation and our international network, producing materials that not only look great, but carry real meaning and purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Brand Development & Identity: Lead creative development to refresh our brand so that it communicates impact, celebrates young people, and demonstrates our vision and values
   
• Visual Storytelling & Content Design: Translate complex ideas and data into accessible and visually engaging formats by creating assets for campaigns, content series, publications and digital platforms— including social media graphics, short-form videos and animations, marketing materials, reports, infographics, toolkits, and event assets
   
• Innovation & Accessibility: Stay informed on design trends and youth visual culture to bring fresh ideas, a user-centred mindset, and an inclusive approach that keeps our visual storytelling current and compelling, whilst ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance to young people across the world
• Internal Support: Work with teams across the organisation to develop brand-aligned guidelines, templates, resources, and capacity-building in visual communication principles

Youth Project Co-ordinator (Brighton & Hove) for Amaze 

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive and have a voice? We are looking for a coordinator to lead our small but wonderful Brighton youth team running activities with young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to have fun, try new things, make friends, express their views and prepare for adulthood.

About Us

Amazing Futures (AF) is a youth programme offering activities, social groups and support to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 14-25 in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. AF enables young people to be more involved in their community, to explore and understand their ideas, values and beliefs, to improve their confidence and to develop their life skills as they transition to adulthood. Youth work interventions are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing and Preparation for Adulthood frameworks and in particular help build the resilience and improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. AF also has a strong commitment to community development work with young people. It is youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves.

About the job

You will manage and develop a youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves. The role will lead a team delivering a programme of youth groups and activities for young people with SEND aged 14-25, that enables young people to be more involved in their community, to build their confidence and wellbeing, and to develop their life skills.

Main Purpose of the Job: To provide leadership, planning and direction for the Amazing Futures service in Brighton & Hove to ensure it supports young people with SEND aged 14-25 to develop their confidence, aspirations, wellbeing and life skills To manage AF staff to provide an excellent service To maintain and develop stakeholder relationships and partnerships with other services To develop a relational, asset-based approach that is underpinned by youth work good practice and co-production with YP

Our benefits

2 year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Working out of Amaze’s Brighton office and at different venues across the city and into East Sussex + 5% pension, pro-rata 26 days annual leave a year, + extra 3 days at Christmas + Public Holidays Other staff benefits include flexible, family and carer-friendly working, support for staff health and wellbeing, learning and development, and access to discounts schemes

Skills and experience required

You will manage and develop a youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves. The role will lead a team delivering a programme of youth groups and activities for young people with SEND aged 14-25, that enables young people to be more involved in their community, to build their confidence and wellbeing, and to develop their life skills. You will have experience of managing people and activities but still enjoy hands on work with young people. You will know how to strike a balance between safety and adventure for disabled young people. You must be a natural at connecting with young people and supporting youth-led participation. You will be driven by a true passion for making a difference in young people’s lives through youth work.

Person specification

All applications will be measured against the person specification, so we encourage you to show how your experience meets these listed criteria in your letter.

To support your application, please visit our website and read: Amazing Futures Coordinator Job Description, Staff benefits policy and terms & conditions

The provisional date for in person interviews in Brighton is Wednesday 11th June

You are warmly encouraged to contact us for an information discussion about the role

Administrator - National Youth Agency

The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Administrator to join our Core Operations Team.
 

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Remote: This role is homebased with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events. Ideally the post-holder will live in commutable distance to our office in Leicester.
 
What we do
 
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
 
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
 
About the Role
 
We are seeking an experienced administrator to support the smooth running of our charitable work through a range of administrative tasks. You will join a committed, lively team working together to transform the lives of young people through the power of youth work.
 
This role will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective, day to day, administrative support function for the wider organisation.
 
We are looking for a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic individual with a broad set of administrative skills who can deliver an extremely high level of customer service to our stakeholders and colleagues. The role is extremely varied and an ability to multitask is essential.
 
This role would suit someone who is confident, flexible and has great communication and organisational skills.
 
We need a self-starter who enjoys a challenge, can hit the ground running and is able to work remotely. A key person in the office, you will help support the work of other team members and become a valuable asset to the charity.
 
Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Co-ordination and arrangement of meetings and events.
• Acting as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders ensuring all telephone and email enquiries are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Finance administration; supporting with processing expenses and the reconciliation of credit card payments.
• Create, maintain and update confidential records.
• Preparing reports, documents and presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Support meetings including providing agendas, minutes and briefing documents.
• Booking travel, accommodation and venues.
• Performing data entry tasks.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required of the role.

 
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
 
Why Work for NYA?

• NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
• NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
• A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
• NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
• We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

 
How to Apply:
 
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements
 
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Friday 13th June 2025:
 
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
 
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
 
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
 
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
 
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
 
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
 
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
 
More about us
 
Discover more about the National Youth Agency and our work on our website.
 
REF-221644

Location: Royal Victoria Dock, London

Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025

Salary: £22,391 pro rata

Closing Date: 1st June

Interview: Interviews to be held virtually 

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in London. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organised, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.

Project delivery takes place between 29 July 2024 and 30 August 2025 when the young people will be attending boating sessions. During this busy time the Project Assistant will be based at the boat station each day to complete registration, manage group change overs, track project targets, encourage survey completion and fill booking gaps. Prior to delivery the role will be focused on supporting the booking process and engaging in community outreach. Once delivery is complete, the Project Assistant role will then predominantly be supporting the evaluation and data collection as well as supporting participants to join their local Sea Cadet unit.

Key Responsibilities

• The welcoming and registration of participants for the On The Water project
• Collecting and uploading daily statistics and figures that show how the project is progressing
• Making new and repeat bookings
• Talking to participants and their parents/carers about the opportunities within Sea Cadets
• Managing a waiting list and reducing drop-outs
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants alongside the Boat Station staff
• Ensure that participants complete surveys to share their experience of the project and encourage adults to feedback on their young people’s experience
• Attend any meetings as required by the project
• Assist with the evaluation of the On The Water project

Requirements

• Previous experience of working with volunteers

• Experience in a customer facing role
• Experience working with young people
• Experience working with diverse community groups or working in outreach
• Experience of tracking targets and managing data
• Self-motivated and able to manage your time and workload effectively
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Able to work as a team player with creative ideas and solutions who will empower our volunteers to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK
• Satisfactory DBS

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialize.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognize our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

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An exciting opportunity has been created for someone who is strategic, creative and passionate about youth services to work across Barnsley.  The new role will be employed by Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services but will work to develop the role, identity and strategy of Barnsley’s Youth Alliance.

Barnsley Youth Alliance currently has a membership of xx youth charities in Barnsley and they are in a pivotal period which requires the skills of a dedicated staff member to help the group navigate how they develop their constitution, their influence across Barnsley and the growth of youth services where there are gaps or barriers.  You will be responsible for coordinating the youth alliance, establishing the governance, coordinating and shaping bids for funding, designing communication methods, representing the alliance to key stakeholders and working with partners and young people to co-produce a well-rounded youth service offer for Barnsley.  You will need excellent communication and literacy skills, strong knowledge of governance and strategy and the ability to understand the needs and voices of a wide range of stakeholders.  You will be comfortable with innovative thinking, navigating political or challenging conversations and working with young people and the VCSE sector.  

This role has the potential to develop in a variety of directions.  The future of the role will be shaped by the successful applicant and the way that the alliance develops during this key period.

Position: Youth Alliance Development Manager

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 – 5 days

Salary: £36,017 pro rata

Contract type: Fixed term, 21 month contract with potential extension pending funding

Start date: July 2025

Reportable to: Head of Partnerships

Direct reports: N/A but responsible to oversee multiple members

Employee benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata with incremental rises with service length
• Volunteer leave to give to a charity of your choice
• Local gym discount
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year not taken from your entitlement
• Free parking
• Lots of tea, coffee, biscuits and fun

SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn Ward of Camden, London, dedicated to supporting residents and young people living in an area of high deprivation.

Our Mission is to work with local young people and adults to improve well-being, inclusion and life chances by nurturing talents, passions, skills and confidence.

Our Vision is of a place where everyone can live, learn and grow together.

We do this by identifying and meeting local needs with a range of opportunities in areas of lifelong learning, youth activities, community involvement, employment support, advice and guidance, volunteering, events etc.

If successful you will be based at “The ARC Youth Club”, an estate based youth led centre with integrated music studio, kitchen, games and "chill-out" space. The ARC engages approximately 250 young people per year and plays a vital role in their welfare and development outside of school. In holidays we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people who may otherwise miss out.

You will deliver a range of activities e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, sports, trips, music, events etc. You will also offer support and guidance for local young people and enable them to develop life long skills while designing and running their own projects, forums etc. In school holidays you will be required to work an expected 28 hrs a week as we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people

At SHAK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds.

Duties Include:

Promoting and delivering activities for young people aged 9-19 yrs  (up to 25yrs for young people with SEND)

Engaging with a range of young people from diverse backgrounds and with multiple needs

Ensuring safeguarding standards are maintained and other policies and procedures are upheld

Facilitate and support intergenerational projects 

Working in partnership with other organisations to meet local needs

Acting as an effective part of youth team and wider SHAK team supporting community activities as needed

Admin and reporting duties as required

 

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 3 youth work qualification or equivalent and significant, relevant experience of youth service delivery.
• Experience of engaging girls in youth programmes successfully
• Knowledge of youth policies, safeguarding procedures and legislation
• Good communication, people skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to relate, support and engage with wide range of young people
• Proficient with computers, social media and other modern technologies

 

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and driven by positive values and commitment to motivating others 
• Flexible and adaptable against a background of change
• Resourceful- ability to work on own initiative and solve problems
• Good punctuality, organisational and presentation skills
• Creativity, resilience & commitment

All recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices’

If successful an enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Communications, Marketing and Participation Officer

Closing date: midday on Friday 20th June 2025 

• Greater London (Croydon, Sutton and Merton)

• £37,462 per annum (including OLW)
•  Pro rata part-time

Are you a qualified Communications, Marketing and Participation Officer looking for your next career move? 

Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity working across Southwest London.  We are currently celebrating our 30th year. Our Vision is Brilliant, Beautiful and Better mental health for all and our mission is to “show up” for all children and young people's mental health in Southwest London. 

We are a passionate, relational, humanistic organization that works hard to provide compassionate and high-quality mental health support at the point that young people need it rather than at the point of availability.  We provide a range of mental health services to children and young people including Talking therapies, online therapeutic support, a young carers service, therapeutic support to young refugees and asylum seekers, young people in the youth justice system and those impacted by serious youth violence.  Since the pandemic we have increasingly focused on ensuring that we are “all back in” and we love working in the communities in which young people live.

We are inspired and energized by young people themselves and continue to develop and shape our services around the ever-changing mental health needs of young people. We are 100 % committed to diversity and inclusion in these challenging times.  We are currently looking for a range of dynamic and passionate professionals who can work thoughtfully and sensitively with young people in our diverse team of experienced and committed professionals.

One final thing you should know. Theres lots of research that shows how marginalized groups may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We also know that mental health practitioners come from a wide range of backgrounds with rich personal and professional experiences that might not seem standard and that's okay! We really value people who bring unique perspectives and add new knowledge to our team.

Youth Engagement Worker

£24,127 pro rata per annum + benefits ¦ Bath ¦ Part-time

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026 ¦ 4 days per week (30 hours)

Your Creativity. Their Growth. Better Futures.

Every day, young people who have experienced homelessness need more than just housing—they need opportunities to develop skills, confidence, and community connections. As our client's Youth Engagement Worker, you'll design and deliver engaging programmes that transform lives, helping vulnerable young people build the foundations for independent living and future success.

This job is about unlocking potential. You'll work across their Pathways and Foyer services, creating meaningful activities and workshops for 16–25-year-olds who are developing their independent living skills. Through engaging activities and strong community partnerships, you'll help young people overcome barriers to education, employment, and wellbeing while building the confidence they need to thrive beyond supported housing.

Picture yourself as the key person who opens doors to new possibilities. Your passion for supporting young people will create vibrant communities within our client's services and equip residents with the practical and social skills needed for their next steps in life.

What you'll be doing

• You'll split your 4 days per week between The Foyer (for 18-25 year olds) and Pathways (for 16-21 year olds with medium to high support needs)
• You'll design and deliver structured workshops covering employment, education, independent living skills, wellbeing, and community building
•  You'll work two evenings per week until 7pm, alternating between Thursday free food events at The Foyer and engagement activities at Pathways
• You'll build relationships with partners, employers, charities, and educational institutions to create opportunities for residents
• You'll continue and expand the Youth Power Project, ensuring young people's voices inform services and our client's strategic priorities
• You'll collaborate with the Resident Engagement team to consult with young people on topics affecting their lives
• You'll gather outcome data and use insights to continuously improve your programme offerings

What you'll get in return

Beyond a salary of £24,127 pro rata and the opportunity to make a transformational difference in young people's lives, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years
• Your birthday off as an extra holiday
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Flexible benefits including the ability to buy additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan
• 'Perks at Work' giving you access to thousands of discounts
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing

More about you

Our client is looking for someone with creativity, passion and genuine care for supporting young people who have experienced homelessness to build positive futures.

Essential:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people
• Creative ability to design engaging activities that build practical skills
• Understanding of youth homelessness issues
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills
• Experience working collaboratively with service users
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local education and employment opportunities
• Experience in trauma-informed environments
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Skills in outcomes reporting and data analysis
• Background in youth work or community development

About Curo

Our client is a South West housing association with social purpose at the heart. They provide affordable homes and create positive futures in their communities. They're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

They acknowledge the unique challenges and discrimination faced by people from marginalised communities in accessing housing and support services. They understand that experiences of homelessness are deeply impacted by these systemic barriers. That's why they actively work to recruit team members who have lived experience or deep understanding of these communities and can passionately advocate for those navigating these difficult circumstances.

They actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from their customers.

Sessional Youth Worker - Gloucestershire Youth Support Service

permanent with funding until

0 hour Sessional Contract

Salary: £14.43 per hour

Location: Gloucestershire - Service will be delivered from Whaddon Youth Centre (Cheltenham) and Tewkesbury Youth Centre (Tewkesbury) and surrounding area.

This post will involve irregular hours, including late evenings, early mornings, and weekend working. There will be travel primarily within Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, access to own transport will therefore be required.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which provides one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us develop innovative practice in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.

Youth work is life-changing for young people, and we're excited to be expanding our services in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. We want to empower young people through impactful and transformative youth work, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and ambitious team during this exciting period of service mobilisation.

We are seeking a dedicated youth worker with direct experience working with children and young people, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. As a youth worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support to and empowering vulnerable young people and those with complex needs as they transition into adulthood.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Direct experience working with children and young people on a one-to-one basis and in group work settings in a professional or voluntary capacity

-Ability to build relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

-Strong understanding and experience of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and those with complex needs

-Commitment to the values and mission of youth work, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

-Experience of working independently and as part of a team in the field of youth work

-Experience of developing inclusive practice

-Experience in a relevant area of work e.g., Youth Work, Social Care, Family support, Youth Offending, Connexions, Education

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days.

Free eye test-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form can also claim for glasses.

Pension-match contribution up to 8% can opt out, have to auto enrolled every 2 years do get money refunded if opt out you contribute 4% and will be matched to 8%

Life assurance - death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% off bike cost can be spread across the year.

770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate alongside uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 30th of June. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications, we can close this vacancy from the 6th June.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 7th July.

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LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Practitioner

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: Full time 37 hours

Salary: £28,000

Based: Fenny Stratford and hybrid working

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year (extension subject to funding)

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June

Interview Date: Friday 13th June

Context

Q:alliance provides support, information and representation for the LGBTQ+ people who live, work and play in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. We have detailed knowledge of the issues and challenges that organisations and individuals face locally.

It’s our goal to create more safe spaces and resources to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is well represented and supported.

Scope

This established role will engage the LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum (Milton Keynes) to plan, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for young people and manage a 1:1 caseload of support for LGBTQ+ young people across schools, colleges, and youth services in Milton Keynes. You will develop and implement training to upskill teachers, education staff and youth workers. Working collaboratively with all partners to ensure safe spaces for young LGBTQ+ people across diverse settings with particular focus on increasing resilience, wellbeing, and mental health of LGBTQ+ youth communities.

You will work closely with our youth work team and CEO to determine targets for outreach, engagement, and effective monitoring systems to ensure robust reporting.

Main Responsibilities

· Networking – Strengthen the LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum, supporting teachers, education staff and youth workers to access resources, implement inclusive learning environments and provide support for LGBTQ+ young people in their settings. Coordinate meetings with the network to update on shifting needs, priorities, and situations in a local and national context.

· Data capture and intelligence - Support Q;alliance’s commitment to sustaining a contemporary data and monitoring mechanism, guaranteeing we can deliver thorough evaluations of our services and competent feedback to our funders and stakeholders on the efficacy of our work. Analyse local intelligence directly from LGBTQ+ youth communities and use this to co-produce plans with young people to ensure our youth services are engaging and meeting needs.

· Support, information and empowerment – develop and implement resources for 1:1 education and resilience work with LGBTQ+ young people, provide support for young people in crisis, ensuring effective signposting to relevant services and collaboration with parents, guardians, teachers and education staff where appropriate.

· Innovation – work with the CEO, LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum and young people to innovate a schools accreditation system that will acknowledge and cultivate schools’ competence to provide safe spaces and support for LGBTQ+ young people.

· Stakeholder and community engagement – Work with Communications and Engagement Manager to plan outreach activities in line with Engagement Plan and communicate with youth communities in line with our Communications Strategy. Forge and support enduring relationships with key partners, strengthening our commitment to building an alliance of cross-sector compassionate advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in its diverse forms.

· Education – Plan, develop and deliver positive and engaging classroom workshops and school assemblies to a wide range of young people, ensuring key messages are inclusive of diverse perspectives, including those from black and minoritized communities.

· Training - Develop and deliver training for teachers, education staff and youth workers with the aim of improving the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth communities and the capacity of those with the power to assist in this endeavour.

Skills and Experience

Expertise

· Vast experience working with and supporting young people

· Experience of developing and sustaining a network

· Proficiency in authoring innovative education and training packages, delivery, and evaluation

· Knowledge of the challenges affecting young LGBTQ+ people

· Knowledge of issues affecting young people’s mental health and the skills required to build resilience

· Excellent planning, organisation and administrative skills

· Expertise in safeguarding young people, ensuring welfare of all by following policy and procedures in relation to recognising, recording, and responding to safeguarding concerns and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead

· Ability to observe strict confidentiality at all times with respect to matters concerning young people and the schools, colleges and youth settings in which you support through your role in the developing network

· Capable to respond to a young person in crisis and establish the right tools and resources to assist them

Communication

· A high standard of written English, including an ability to write thorough reports, make referrals to partner agencies, maintain outreach files, and record minutes of forum meetings

· An engaging and charismatic public speaking style with the ability to adapt delivery style dependent on context and audience

· Ability to adopt a positive constructive language style when talking to young people 1:1

· Confidence to communicate with relatives, guardians, social workers and related professionals or advocates of young people

· Knowledge and proficiency in social media and a recognition of the role it plays in young people’s lives

Behaviours

· Skills in forming constructive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

· Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of professional boundaries when working with young people and the importance of consistency

· Passionate about equality, the rights of LGBTQ+ people and neurodiversity.

· Evident desire to improve service delivery using co-production initiatives with young people

· An ability to listen with empathy and act compassionately

· Competence to work on own initiative and demonstrate innovation and creative problem solving

· Model conduct essential for successful teams, such as reliability, honesty and courage

Desirable

· Qualifications in youth work, teaching or mental health support

· Data, monitoring, and impact training, including up to date GDPR certificate (2 years)

· LGBTQ+ lived experience

Other

· Full driving license and use of own vehicle

· Ability to work flexibly, with occasional evening and weekend working

· Commitment to further personal development and training

· Please note: Enhanced DBS is required for this role

What you’ll bring to the team

You will serve as the first point of contact for schools, colleges and youth settings. You will chair a dynamic network of school and college leads and empower team members with the information you have gained so that we can better respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ young people, including how this may relate to securing vital funds for services. You will help our youth workers understand the impact education has on the lives of our youth communities, whilst championing the good work of teachers and education staff who are trailblazers. You will ensure continuity of support between school, Q:Hub (our youth support space) and our other youth service provisions.

The LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Practitioner will have responsibility for the following documents.

· Youth engagement subdivision of the Engagement Plan (Comms and Engagement Manager responsibility for wider plan)

· Contact Evaluation forms/data capture

· Monthly Outreach Report

· Youth Participation Policy

· Resource library pertaining to our work with young people

· LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum minutes (approx. 6 meetings per year)

Apply via our website and submit an application to the designated recruitment email address using the supplied application form.

Enquiries about this post from candidates can be directed to the Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hill. 

Young People Support Worker

 

We have a new role available for a Part-Time Young People Support Worker to work as part of a team delivering a project that forms part of the North Tyneside Pathway and it is designed to support clients (16-24 year olds) who are at risk of homelessness within North Tyneside.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: North Tyneside

Contract: Part time, permanent

Hours: 20 hours a week

Salary: £12,872.53 Per Annum plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date:  Tuesday 3rd June 2025

About the Role

Maritime Court provides supported housing and is delivered in partnership with Karbon Homes (Landlord) and Depaul (Support Providers).  The project forms part of the North Tyneside Pathway and it is designed to support clients (16-24 year olds) who are at risk of homelessness within North Tyneside. The service users are supported to take more and more responsibility for their affairs and assess the most appropriate move-on housing for them.

As Young People Support Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a Service Manager and an Assistant Area Director, you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed.
• Act as key worker for a caseload of clients, leading on risk and needs assessments and SMART, outcomes-based support plans.
• Provide personalised, flexible, and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols.
• Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings.
• Maintain clear, accurate records and participate in team rotas, including evenings and weekends, carrying out additional duties as required.

 

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Head of Youth Work

Are you driven, hardworking, and organised, with the ability to engage both young people and staff/volunteers?

Energetic and fun, yet calm and composed at a senior level?

If you have a passion for unlocking young people’s potential, this role might be perfect for you!

No two days are the same so you will need to be able to wear different hats; this involves leading the creation of the new Youth Work offer and managing both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. In addition, you will be accountable for the effective implementation and operation of all core programs, including junior, senior, and holiday clubs.

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: Head of Youth Work

Location: Grimsby (at the Youth Zone when it has been built, some flexibility before then)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am, 9th June 2025

First Stage Interviews: 16th June 2025

Young People Panel: Evening, 24th June 2025

Second Stage Interviews: 27th June 2025, Visit to a Youth Zone in the North West (Travel cost will be reimbursed)

About the Role

The Head of Youth Work is a dynamic and challenging senior management role that will lead a team of Youth Workers and oversee the universal youth work offer. We are looking for someone with creativity, ambition for young people, a can-do attitude, and a hands-on approach, all of which must be done to the highest standard.

You will hold overall responsibility for developing and delivering a vibrant, open-access Youth Zone for Grimsby and North-East Lincolnshire, serving up to 250 young people per session.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery team, ensure an effective staff rota is in place and address any challenges such as holidays cover planning, absence, and performance.
• Ensure an inclusive, engaging, and up-to-date youth work programme is delivered
• seven days a week
• Ensure young people’s ideas are integral to planning all activities, and they have a voice
• within the senior leadership team
• Ensure the Youth Zone is well-attended and meets key performance indicators
• Champion young people within the organisation

About You

You will have/have experience of:

• Proven track record leading open-access youth services creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities)
• Experienced in safeguarding, ideally as a designated Safeguarding Lead
• Demonstrates strong communication skills
• Experience managing clear behaviour standards and managing conflict between young people
• Proven leadership experience
• Proven track record in project management of youth programmes

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, 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 Grimsby, 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. 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 a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Youth Work, Director of Youth Work, Youth Work Director, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Youth Work Manager, Family Worker, Children Worker, Head of Youth Services, Youth Services, Children’s Services. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Could you support young people aged 14-18 to deescalate crisis and improve their mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?

Youth Mental Health Worker - Young Persons Sanctuary
Post no: 635
Salary: £24,088 per annum F.T.E (actual / pro rata salary £11,881.24 for 18.25 hours per week)
Working pattern: 3 evenings per week over 7 (4:00pm – 10:00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Working base: Young Persons Sanctuary, Milton Keynes Hospital – Eaglestone Health Centre
Area covered: Milton Keynes

About Us:

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About Young Persons Sanctuary

Our Young Person’s Sanctuarys offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment outside of normal school hours for those aged 14 – 18 who feel in mental distress or crisis.

About the Role

Our Young Person’s Sanctuarys' Youth Mental Health Worker role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Young Persons Sanctuary team made up of YPS Youth Mental Health Workers, YPS Manager and volunteers.

Service Delivery

• Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports young people experiencing a mental health crisis in Milton Keynes, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
• Attendance to mandatory reflective practice is required for this role. It occurs once every six weeks for one and a half hours.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 20th of May 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out 'more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.