Assistant Youth Worker
Job Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about inspiring young people?
We’re looking for creative individuals with skills in The Arts, Sports, Tech and others to join our dynamic team.
Bring your ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to help shape the future of youth engagement
Make a real difference apply today!
What’s the role?
Support the delivery of local youth programmes that inspire creativity, participation, and personal growth.
Work directly with young people to provide guidance, information, and safe spaces for social interaction.
Assist in planning, running, and evaluating activities across arts, sports and youth participation.
Promote equality, safeguarding, and empowerment while helping young people access opportunities and services.
Part time X3 Posts, 6.25hrs - 19.25hrs per week
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking passionate individuals committed to empowering young people through creative, inclusive youth work.
Applicants with experience in youth settings or as former service users are strongly encouraged to apply.
You’ll help deliver engaging programmes across arts, sports, and technology while supporting young people’s growth.
This role involves building positive relationships, providing guidance, and creating safe, inspiring spaces.
Location
The job is primarily based across our 5 sites (Bellingham ,TNG, Woodpecker, Riverside and Honor Oak)
Special conditions
- Relevant Experience and willingness to learn the role.
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Anthony.Powell@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£30, 225 - £30,654 per annum (Scale 2) Pro Rata
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Salary range
- £30,225 - £30,654 per year