Youth worker jobs in westminster, greater london
The Youth Endowment Fund
Head of Change – Health
Reports to: Director of Change, Youth Endowment Fund
Salary: £67,900 per annum
Location: Central London or remote
Contract: 2-year fixed term – potential to extend. Open to 0.8 FTE for the right candidate
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things.
In recent years, violent crime involving children has increased. This is a tragedy. Every child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment that exists to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We will achieve this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. To make this happen we fund, evaluate, and then spread the very best work on reducing violence affected young people across England and Wales.
Central to all of this to is two key tasks: firstly, deciding which initiatives we should fund and evaluate and secondly, ensuring we do this excellently. Our Programmes Team is central to getting this done. This team is responsible for planning specific rounds of funding that will fill evidence gaps and identifying, assessing, funding, and supporting initiatives designed to prevent violence affecting young people. This way we build evidence on what works so that we can change national practice and policies.
Your main responsibilities will be ensuring that:
We have great relationships with the people who can make change happen.
This will include:
- Developing great relationships with senior policy makers, sector leaders and experts, including representing YEF in external meetings and speaking at events.
- Build a Strategic Advisory Board of leading experts across the health sector and keep members onside and excited about our work.
- Manage excellent Strategic Advisory Group meetings. You can read more about our Education Strategic Advisory Group here.
We deliver the health system recommendations.
This will include:
- Helping to identify the right recommendations at a system level (such as changes in policy, regulation, inspection, funding, or guidance) that make it more likely highly vulnerable children get access to the right support at the right time.
- Creating and delivering a plan to deliver the health system reforms, working closely with leaders to make the change happen.
- Tracking progress carefully, being thoughtful and creative about when and how to change the plan.
We work out the most effective ways to connect people with the evidence, then making those things happen.
This will include:
- Helping health leaders change how they plan or provide services to better protect children from violence, based on our Practice Guidance.
- You can read our first guidance for school, college, and alternative provision leaders here.
- Creating a plan to get people to follow our guidance, using what we know about how they think and behave.
- Continuously testing and improving our approach to get better results.
As a senior member of staff in the organisation you also:
- Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly.
- Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results, and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.
About You
You are this sort of person:
- You know how to make change happen. You combine analytical sharpness with emotional intelligence and real-world experience. You understand why people resist change – and how to move them through it. You’re curious about human behaviour and what drives decision-making.
- You bring deep experience of the health system. You’ve worked at a senior level in or with health services – potentially commissioning support for young people at risk of or involved in violence. You understand how ICSs, LHBs, CAMHS and other health leaders think, and know how to navigate and influence within the system.
- You communicate complex ideas clearly. Whether speaking or writing, you break down complicated concepts in ways that make sense to different audiences – without oversimplifying. You bring clarity where others bring jargon.
- You get things done. You’re organised, delivery-focused, and produce high-quality work, even under pressure. You work independently and to a high standard.
- You build trust and connect with people. From government ministers to youth workers, CEOs to 15-year-olds – you know how to listen, build rapport, and make people feel heard. You’ve led meetings, made strong introductions, and bring people with you.
- You think big and adapt fast. You’re a strategic thinker who can see the big picture without losing sight of the detail. You’re logical, creative, and open to challenge – always testing and refining your ideas.
- You understand young people. You get what life can be like for vulnerable young people and you understand the systems and organisations around them. Ideally, you’ve seen this first-hand, whether professionally or personally.
- You’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Not just in theory – but in how you work, who you listen to, and what you prioritise.
You must have this sort of experience.
- Delivering concrete change in practice or systems that improved children’s lives.
- Leadership experience in the health system. You’ve worked at a senior level in or with health services – potentially in commissioning – and you understand how to navigate and influence within these complex systems.
First-hand knowledge of the system that supports highly vulnerable children, particularly those at risk of or involved in violence. This includes children with conditions such as conduct disorder, psychosis, substance use disorder, ADHD, developmental language disorder, and traumatic brain injury. You understand the barriers these children face and what it takes to get them the right support.
While it’s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting young people.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Hybrid Working
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and cover letter, which must answer the following three questions below. Please submit your application by 12pm on Friday 6th June 2025.
Application Questions
Improving practice or systems
1. Can you describe a time when you successfully supported health leaders to improve practice or systems (e.g., regulation, funding, guidance)? Please include the scale and context of your experience. (maximum 500 words)
Developing strategy
2. Please provide an example of a strategy you developed from scratch and implemented independently. What did you do, what was the impact, what did you learn? (maximum 500 words)
Personal and professional experiences in violence prevention
3. What personal and professional experiences have shaped your understanding of the health sector’s role in preventing violence? (maximum 500 words)
Interview Process
This will be a two-stage panel interview process. Interviews will take place in the week commencing the 16th June 2025. Second stage interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 23rd June.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
- £1000 professional development budget annually
- 28 days holiday plus Bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24hour phone line for free confidential support
- Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
- Death in service - 4 times annual salary Flexible hours.
- Core office hours 10am – 4pm
- Financial support including travel and hardship loans
- Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.

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The Insight Christian Schools Work Team are looking to appoint a maternity cover to join our team for up to one year - with the possibility of it becoming a parmenent role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic primary teacher (or possibly someone with a backgroud in youth work or similar) to work within Kingston primary schools across EYFS and KS1.
If you are a commited Christian, with a love of children and sharing God's word with them, please ask for our job pack!
We are looking to appoint someone, ideally with teaching experience, to join our team of teachers who go into schools across the Borough of Kingston, delivering lessons, collective worship and clubs.
Application forms and job packs available on request. Applications due by 15th June 2025 - job commences ideally early September 2025. Salary in the range of c. £40,000 gross p.a. (on a full-time, experienced teacher basis).
Applications due by 15th June 2025 - please request application form & job pack.
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Ebony Horse Club is a Brixton-based charity that works with young people from low-income backgrounds, using horses as a powerful catalyst to build confidence, aspirations, and life skills.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to breaking down barriers to access, particularly for those young people and families who are often excluded from mainstream services and opportunities. We know that isolation, socio-economic disadvantage, and lack of access to safe, welcoming community spaces are some of the most persistent challenges facing families in our area. Our work directly addresses these challenges by creating inclusive, supportive environments that over the last 30 years, has developed into a much-needed community hub.
Our stables in the heart of Lambeth is not just a place to ride horses; we are a safe space where almost 200 young people every week can build trusted relationships with adults, develop a sense of purpose, and gain vital skills through mentoring, youth work, and enrichment activities. We facilitate transformative experiences that build confidence, resilience, and life skills through riding and horse care and many of our members go on to find work in the equine or related fields through our assistance, funding and contacts in tertiary education and beyond.
We are looking for a Senior Youth Worker to join our team to help shape and deliver our services here in Brixton as we enter our 30th year. Join a fun, enthusiatic team of staff and volunteers - as well as 9 horses (and a couple of dogs). We're looking for a flexible, creative and positive person to take the lead on organising trips, creating opportunities and working directly with young people on site here in Brixton.
The role requires evening and weekend work, however we know life happens so try to offer as much flexibility as possible. However, as this is a frontline role, this is not suitable for candidates who may want to work remotely. If you have any questions ahead of application then please don't hesistate to get in touch for an informal chat.
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Our Youth and Play Workers will play a pivotal role in the Children, Young People and Families team, working as a core team of practitioners to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and services. In this role you will be part of a small and dynamic team which delivers a wide range of programmes and activities, both from Tulse Hill Adventure Playground and within local schools. The work of the Children, Young People and Families team is diverse and varied. Our current services include open access adventure play and youth activities at our Adventure Playground, school holiday programmes with off-site trips and activities, coaching in local schools, a Young Leaders programme offering paid work experience to young people, and working together with our youth partnerships Building Young Brixton and Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
We are experiencing an exciting time of development for the team and are currently looking to recruit four Youth and Play Workers. To support our range of children and young people, our team will be made up of specialist Youth Workers and Play Workers bringing in relevant skills and experience. Whilst you will work across all of our Children, Young People and Families services you will have a specific focus:
As a Youth Worker you will:
• Focus on supporting our secondary age cohort
• Plan and run appropriate activities
• Provide structured interventions to support vulnerable young people
• Work with referral partners to provide additional support and activities
As a Play Worker you will:
• Focus on our primary age cohort
• Use your knowledge of Playwork Principles to plan and run engaging activities
• Foster relationships with families and local primary schools
Both roles will include an element of mentoring, relevant training will be provided to give you the necessary skills to deliver this.
Please specify in your supporting statement which specialism you would like to be considered for and outline your experience in this area.
To be successful in this role, you will act as a trusted practitioner in all our service delivery, advocating for children’s right to play throughout our programmes. You will work as part of the team on the delivery and planning of all sessions, ensuring that the children’s and young people’s ideas are central to the construction of a varied and engaging play environment. You will understand the wide-ranging challenges facing young people and will be flexible in adjusting your practice to meet these needs.
Employee Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual Staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAD (OASIS ASHBURTON PARK)
FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK
SALARY: £33,422 per annum
LOCATION: CROYDON
PROJECT: 100 YEARS OF ASHBURTON PARK
Want to make your community and local park a better place?
Will you support young people to recognise and reach their potential?
Are you passionate about how education and youth work can work alongside each other to make a positive impact on young people’s lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Oasis Ashburton Park are now in a position to employ an experienced Youth Development Lead to work alongside wider team in Croydon. The role will be focussed on the Ashburton Park area (surrounding Oasis Academies; Arena, Shirley Park and Ryeland’s) working closely with the academies as part of Oasis Ashburton Park and the ‘100 Years of Ashburton Park’ Project funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund.
As a Youth Development Lead you will;
- Develop and oversee a Youth Advisory Panel to ensure that youth voice is central to the design of our Youth Engagement Programme and the 360 Youth Centre.
- Develop and oversee the Youth Engagement Programme as part of the ‘100 years of Ashburton Park Project’ including a range of activities in and nearby to Ashburton Park, including after school drop-in’s, evening sessions, group work and one-one mentoring.
- Support the development and engagement of young people in a Food Growing Enterprise based at Ashburton Lodge.
- Work closely with Croydon Council and other partners to support young people to engage with a wide range of programmes and activities that are part of the ‘100 years of Ashburton Park Project’.
- Deliver open access sessions, group and one to one interventions with young people including; half term, afterschool, evenings and residentials, using a planned youth work curriculum.
- Line manage youth workers, sessional youth workers and youth volunteers to plan, deliver and evaluate youth work termly.
- Contribute to the development of youth work across the area and lead on specific areas of work on behalf of the team.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.
· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.
· Experience of project and/or people management
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities.
- A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements.
If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. Please visit the Oasis Chartiy Jobs website for further information.
Completed applications should be returned by 5pm 23rd May
Round one Interviews will take place on W/C 2nd June
Round two interviews will take place on W/C 9th June
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
Oasis is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Location: Dependent on Parish placement
Contract: 3-year fixed term, part-time (21 hours per week)
Training Provider: Ridley London, the London training centre of Ridley Hall Cambridge
Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in youth and children’s ministry while receiving high-quality training?
As an apprentice, you will work within a parish to develop and strengthen its children and youth ministry while studying with Ridley London. This three-year apprenticeship leads to a Certificate in Higher Education (Level 4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children’s work.
You’ll be employed for 21 hours per week, spending 16 hours in the parish and 5 hours studying.
Parish Requirement
Applicants must apply with a linked parish in Diocese of London. Interested applicants should first speak with their local parish clergy within the London Diocese to confirm their eligibility. We cannot accept applications without a linked parish.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Engaging with children and young people, building positive relationships and supporting their faith journey
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Helping to lead activities such as Sunday school, messy church, youth groups, and holiday clubs
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Creating and delivering new initiatives to deepen young people’s involvement in the church
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Developing outreach work with local schools and community groups
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Leading discipleship courses for young people
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Assisting with administration related to children’s and youth work
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Attending regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and training as part of the apprenticeship
Who We’re Looking For
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Experience in youth and children’s work (voluntary or paid) or community learning and development
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GCSE/NVQ Level 2 qualifications, or a commitment to achieving these within the first year
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A willingness to commit to a three-year apprenticeship, combining study, training, and hands-on experience
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Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire young people
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Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work both independently and as part of a team
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A commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for children and young people
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A Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of the Church of England
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Right to work in the UK
About the Diocese of London and the LDF
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 boroughs.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.
Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applicants from those with the relevant experience that will increase this representation.
Additional Information
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This role has an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
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All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check
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The location of the role depends on the Parish placement
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✔ Gain hands-on ministry experience in a local church
✔ Develop skills in youth and children’s work while being mentored and supported
✔ Earn a Higher Education Certificate in Theology, Ministry, and Mission
✔ Be part of a supportive community of apprentices growing in faith and ministry
If you’re excited about working with young people and exploring a future in ministry, we’d love to hear from you!
For more details, please see the full Job Description.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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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).
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.
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We are looking for people to join our team who live in the following area:
- London
We are looking for passionate individuals to work in the National Counter Trafficking Centre.Are you ready to improve the lives of young people affected by modern slavery, do you have Immigration, Social Care, or Criminal Justice Experience? If you have answered yes then we are waiting to hear from you!
We have a full-time role available (37 hours per week), is home based and have the potential for extensive travel across our delivery sites; due to the nature of the work you must be able to identify a confidential space whereyou can carry out your day to day work. If you are interested in applying for the role, you must have a current driving licence and use of a car or be able to manage extensive travel via public transport.
What are the responsibilities of the Independent Child Trafficking Guardian:
Support for Children: Independent Child Trafficking Guardians support children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation, working alongside other professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support in line with their needs.
Within this role some of your responsibilities will be:
- Supporting professionals, including Social Workers, Police, Youth Justice Teams, Foster Carers and Residential Support Workers, to identify children exploited through modern slavery and refer them into the Service
- Provide advice, guidance and information about child trafficking and initial safety planning to professionals through 1:1 case consultations or attendance at multi-agency meetings
- Develop initial needs assessments and action plans
- Support practitioners from partner agencies to meet the needs of children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation
- Manage a substantial caseload of young people supported through direct and indirect work, working within the requirements of service Key Performance Indicators and in line with Home Office Guidance.
- Support children through face-to-face contact and online platforms using creative approaches to ensure that children receive an excellent standard of specialist support within the boundaries of the role.
- Identify and respond to safeguarding, alerting managers to concerns and working with staff from partner agencies to deliver a robust safeguarding response.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2026 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2026.
If you would like to learn more about the role, please attend one of our drop-in sessions on Monday, May 19th.
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Oasis Youth Support Project Administrator
Oasis Community Hub Hadley and North Middlesex University Hospital
Part-Time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term Contract to March 2026
Salary £17,331 per annum, (inc. London Allowance) £28,886 for 1FTE
Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a variety of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community.
Oasis Community Hub Hadley is looking for a project Administrator to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the Oasis Youth Support project at North Middlesex University Hospital, a project supporting young people who have experienced violence which has had a negative impact on their mental wellbeing.
Duties Include;
1. Updating and maintaining the project’s database from local NHS systems.
2. Identifying young people eligible for the service by screening referrals or trawling the hospital system and ensuring these are collated on the project database to be contacted by the youth workers.
3. Quality assure the data being recorded on the EVIDE system.
4. Preparing regular reports as required by the projects funders or other stakeholders.
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Have a relevant experience with administration, including using excel, word and other Microsoft systems.
· Have an eye for detail and accuracy.
· Possess excellent oral/written communication and organisational skills.
· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines.
Please be aware that although the role does not require face to face work with young people, the post-holder will be regularly reviewing and inputting details of incidents relating to youth violence.
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details.
Closing date for completed applications is Midday 16th June 2025.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 23rd June in Ponders End, Enfield (more details TBC nearer the time).
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
Change Lead for Policing
Reports to: Assistant Director of Change for Policing and Youth Justice
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Location: Central London or Hybrid*(see below)
Contract: 2-year fixed term (potential to extend) or secondment opportunity
Closing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 23rd May 2025
Interview dates: week commencing 2nd June 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children becoming involved in violence. Our mission is to find what works and build a movement to put it into practice. A big part of the movement that we need to build is in the world of policing. We need to inspire and connect with police forces across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.
Key Responsibilities Include:
We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around policing to reduce violence, with new Practice Guidance and implementation resources on diversion and focused deterrence. But the big risk is that we publish guidance and nothing changes. That’s where you come in. Your role is to work out the best way to make this change happen by getting more senior leaders within policing to use our Guidance, toolkit, research and implementation tools to inform day to day operations and strategic decision making. This will involve:
- Developing great relationships with senior leaders and frontline police officers, generating a strong understanding of key policing issues, needs and behaviours, and building credibility and trust with the sector.
- Developing, managing and tracking the change plan to get more senior leaders to be aware of and use our Guidance, tools and resources, continuously looking for data-driven improvements.
- Creating practical tools and resources that help leaders put evidence into action.
- Supporting police forces, violence reduction units, and police and crime commissioners to develop or strengthen evidence-based practices, including focused deterrence, hotspots policing, and problem-orientated policing.
- Overseeing our partnership with the Society for Evidence Based Policing, helping us to collectively achieve our shared aims to promote evidence-base practice across the sector.
- Working out other effective ways to connect people with the evidence, then making those things happen, from putting on a brilliant conference to regular virtual learning events and presentations.
As a senior member of staff in the organisation you also:
- Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly.
- Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.
About You
You must have this sort of experience:
- You’ve changed frontline practice and/or systems: You have significant experience in leading behaviour, practice or policy changes within a police setting. You can show how these have been effective in delivering tangible change.
- You’ve working in or around policing, preferably in a role/setting specifically working with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence.
You might have this sort of experience:
- Crafting and delivering a strategy to get a new piece of evidence or guidance adopted within a police setting.
- Behaviour change research experience.
You are this sort of person:
- You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen. You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do.
- You understand the policing sector. You really understand how police forces’ work, from Chief Constables to frontline officers. You have experience working in/with police, ideally in a role that worked with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence. You might have previous experience of supporting a police force to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice, such as focused deterrence, hotspot policing and problem-orientated policing.
- You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English. You have experience of translating complex information into plain writing that everyone can understand.
- You have excellent project and time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. You can work independently and to a high standard.
- You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with very senior people and with very junior people. You are good at chairing meetings, connecting people and having good introductory meetings. You are comfortable talking to a government minister, a youth worker, a company CEO, a teacher and a 15-year-old student. Listening to people from all backgrounds matters to you.
- You are an excellent strategic thinker. People say that you are good at seeing the big picture. You have experience of wrestling into place a strategy for a project or organisation. You are good at thinking logically but you are also creative. You have ideas but are happy rejecting a lot of them. You like seeing things from different points of view.
- You learn fast but remain humble. You are very quick at getting your head around things. You like learning. You are very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know. You know that you can learn more. You know that it's easy to assume you know when you don't. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You are a great and supportive team player.
- You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing violence.
- You understand young people. You understand what the lives of vulnerable young people can be like and you understand some of the organisations that work with them, ideally through first-hand experience.
- You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
While it is not a criteria, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence.
It is also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Secondments
We are open to candidates that would prefer to join us on a 12-month secondment. Secondment candidates should ensure that their current organisation is in support of this in principle, all candidates will go through the full interview process. Candidates should state clearly in their covering letter if they would like to join us as secondee.
Hybrid Working
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month.
To Apply
Please click on the "Apply for this” button and submit your CV, cover letter and complete the monitoring form 9:00am Friday 23rd May 2025.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
Interview Process
Interviews will take place the week commencing 2nd June.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Benefits Include
· £1,000 professional development budget annually
· 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· Four half days for volunteering activities
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
· Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
· Death in service - 4 times annual salary
· Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
· Financial support including travel and hardship loans
· Employer contributed pension of 5%
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.
Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:
Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Support – We are supportive, caring and kind.
Community – We connect people and build community.
Trust – We earn trust and create safety.
Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly.
We are excited to announce that in September we are opening two new clubs in Bromley borough (location to be confirmed). One club will be for Juniors (4-8 years) and one club for Seniors (12-16 years). We are seeking support workers for these new clubs.
We are looking to appoint a number of support workers to provide an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment for our autistic members.
Working under the supervision of Programme Delivery Managers and Supervisors, key responsibilities include:
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Programme support and activity delivery. This includes delivering activities for members at the clubs during term time and school holiday activities.
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Supporting members with their engagement and development in activities, both educationally and socially.
Salary Band: £ 13.85 per hour
Contract Type: Casual worker contract
Working Pattern: Weekday(s): late afternoons and evenings. School holidays: mornings and afternoons. Weekend trips.
Location: Bromley based location
About you
You are creative and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills. You are self-motivated, able to take initiative and have good interpersonal skills. You will have experience of working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable, challenging, or have special needs.
You are also someone who shares our way of working:
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
How to apply
If you are keen to join us at CASPA and believe you have what it takes to be a CASPA Support Worker please read through the job description. This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.
Pleae apply with
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your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;
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a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:
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your motivation for the role
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your motivation for working for us
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your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
You will also need to complete our application form on our CASPA website.
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount, and all these posts will be subject to satisfactory reference and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications 3rd June 2025 We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you do not want CASPA to retain your CV and personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, please let us know when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us: Tender works with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Since 2003, Tender’s work has grown and diversified from a single workshop programme delivered to schools, into a broader range of programmes reaching both children and young people and professionals with a safeguarding responsibility such as teachers, youth workers, social care workers and foster carers. Tender’s programmes include Healthy Relationships projects delivered across England, projects delivered using online resources and technology, specialist projects for vulnerable children and young people, whole school and whole setting approaches, and training for professionals with safeguarding responsibility and in workplaces.
About the role: The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:
- Coordinating the administration of all aspects of Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation, with a focus on the coordination of our INSET work with schools.
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions
Success in this role would mean that, after six months, you will have:
- Successfully coordinated the delivery of our adult training sessions in schools and youth settings
- Built good working relationships with the schools and settings we work in, and the facilitators who deliver our work
- Supported and worked flexibly with the Head of Adult Services and other colleagues to ensure the high quality and continued improvement of our work
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies
Essential requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in developing and delivering domestic violence training, or equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake the Level 3 training
- Proficiency in office software, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Ability to coordinate complex projects involving a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
- Ability to manage your own time and priorities to meet the agreed objectives
- Ability to work with colleagues across departments and organisations
- Ability to solve problems, working flexibly and collaboratively
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract type: This is a permanent post with funding confirmed to 31st March 2026
Available posts: 2
Purpose:
Established in 2014, the National Counter Trafficking Centre runs several programmes across England and Wales. One of these is the Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service (ICTG) as outlined in Section 48 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The legislation provides a duty to support all children and young people who have been trafficked and reside within one of these areas: Wales/Cymru, East Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authorities, Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire (including Bristol), Warwickshire, all London Boroughs, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (including Portsmouth and Southampton), Kent, Surrey, Essex, Greater Manchester, North and West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.
We are currently recruiting for Support Workers based within one of the following areas:
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
Do you want to improve the lives of young people affected by modern slavery? Do you have immigration, social care, or criminal justice experience? Are you ready to join a passionate growing team and step up to this challenge? If your answers are yes, we want to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for the role, you must have a current driving licence and use of a car or be able to manage extensive travel via pubic transport as there is the potential for extensive travel across our delivery sites. The the role will be Home Based; due to the nature of the work you must be able to identify a confidential space for you to carry out your day to day work.
What are the responsibilities of the Support Worker - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service:
Support for Children:
Independent Child Trafficking Guardians support children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation, working alongside other professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support in line with their needs.
Within this role you will:
- Support young people through short term pieces of work, for example groupwork and transition out of the service
- Work alongside ICTG's to deliver trips and activities for young people
- Support young people to engage with participation activities both within NCTC and as delivered by partner organisations
- Maintain up to date and accurate recordings on the children's electronic files.
- Identify and respond to safeguarding, alerting managers to concerns and completing actions as required
- Where appropriate contribute to national awareness raising sessions
- Contribute to the national on call rota
Home based with potential for extensive travel across all NCTC delivery sites.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?
Do you want to make a difference?
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Young Person Targeted Intervention Worker in our Lambeth service with the passion, skills, and experience to support young people facing challenges around substance use and related needs. This role is key in ensuring timely, tailored interventions that make a real difference.
Under the direction of the Service Management Team, you will lead the coordination of targeted interventions, including brief interventions, group work, and assertive outreach, aimed at individuals and groups at risk of harm from substance misuse. A key part of the role involves developing pathways with partner organisations to support early identification and intervention, particularly for young people.
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependant on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (pro rata for part time roles)
Contract: 1fixed term contract until 31st of March 2026
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Please note - Interviews will be taking place on the 30th of May 2025
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Lead on the coordination and delivery of the service’s prevention, early intervention, targeted education offers, and youth settings.
- To increase visibility and accessibility of the service amongst children, young people, families, and partners with the aim of increasing referrals into service for specialist support.
- Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues.
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community.
- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement.
- To be responsible for proactively generating and increasing referrals from relevant partners including utilising data to target specific services/provisions.
- To develop and deliver training programmes aimed at creating awareness of the service alongside delivering early intervention key messages to professionals.
- To analyse and scrutinise data to identify gaps in areas where the service can take a proactive approach to engagement.
- To create presentations that will engage young people, using harm reduction and psychoeducation.
About you:
- You have experience working with young people, with knowledge of the issues they face.
- Knowledge of safeguarding concerns and guidelines in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework.
- You have a good understanding of drug and alcohol issues and be able to speak about this publicly.
- Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods.
- Confident and strong communication skills; verbal and written.
- You can accurately plan workshops and come up with new presenting ideas
- Ability to work towards and meet deadlines.
- You are passionate about what you do, hardworking, and ambitious to help young people build their resilience.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding young people.
- Build, engage, work effectively and collaboratively with multiagency to be able to gain buy in of the service that CGL offer within Lambeth.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure you fully complete the personal statement in the screening questions, outlining how you meet the person specification and job criteria.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
If you are passionate, eager to learn and develop your skills in working with young people who need support in relation to their drug and alcohol use – then this might be a perfect opportunity for you.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Interview Date
30/5/2025
Closing Date
26/5/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.