Youth Worker

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Youth Worker for a local authority client in East London.

In this role, you will deliver engaging youth programmes that support young people's wellbeing, personal development, and active participation in their community.

Duties:

• Plan and deliver youth programmes that support young people's physical health, emotional well-being, educational achievement, and community engagement.
• Build supportive relationships with young people, families, and stakeholders, ensuring engagement with hard-to-reach groups.
• Safeguard and promote welfare, ensuring a safe environment and providing early help to address risks such as youth crime and emotional issues.
• Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., schools, police, social services) to meet young people's needs and create opportunities for their development.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• Experience delivering youth work or participation programmes in open access or community settings.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the ability to engage with young people facing diverse challenges.
• Experience working with vulnerable or hard-to-reach young people, building rapport and providing targeted support.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and ability to collaborate with other services to address young people's needs.

What's on offer:

Salary: £17ph+

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.

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