Youth Support Worker (Grade F)

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and passionate individual committed to supporting young people in the Tower Hamlets community. You understand the challenges facing local youth and are capable of establishing positive, voluntary relationships with a diverse range of young people. Your commitment to inclusivity, social justice, and equality is paramount, and you embrace the diversity that exists within the community. You are willing to work evenings and weekends to effectively meet the needs of young people and ensure the provision of safe, educational, and supportive environments.

What the Job Involves

This role involves delivering and developing youth work sessions as part of the Young Tower Hamlets ‘safe spaces’ initiative. You will engage young people through one-to-one and group work activities, contributing to their personal, social, and educational development. Responsibilities include supporting young people's understanding of risks, empowering them for positive actions, and signposting or referring them to other services. You will be actively involved in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs, ensuring the youth have opportunities to participate and influence the service to better serve their needs. Building maintenance, attending meetings, training, and ensuring compliance with council policies are also essential tasks.

Skills

• Understanding of factors affecting young people locally
• Knowledge of youth work principles and practice
• Ability to engage and build rapport with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in planning and delivering youth activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and teams
• Commitment to inclusivity, equality, and anti-discriminatory practices
• Ability to adapt and respond to young people’s behaviors
• Capacity to work evenings and weekends as needed