Youth Worker

The Vacancy

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to providing a high quality youth offer to young people. We are proud to have developed a youth offer which is able to engage a diverse range of young people including both sexes (46% female), different postcodes & multiple ethnic backgrounds which are representative of the local community (24% White British, 76% BAME).

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] vision is to effectively deliver a world class youth offer to young people by:

• Raising expectations of what youth services look like through quality support, programming and delivery;
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment which is open at available and accessible times to all young people;
• Supporting young people in groups and as individuals on a journey through support and progression so that they can realise their full potential; and
• Managing, maintaining and reviewing young people’s individual learning plans with them

We are looking for a Youth Worker who will work with young people, alongside other staff, volunteers and partner organisations to ensure that young people are given the opportunity to aspire and work towards those aspirations. The post holder will be an integral part of the Spotlight youth work team promoting the personal, social, educational, economic and cultural development of young people in the community.

Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025 (5.00pm)

Due to the nature of this post, employment in this role is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, you will also be checked against the Children’s Barred List.

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning housing and regeneration community association based in East London. We own and manage over 10,000 homes and invest around £4m each year in community regeneration. We’re all about creating opportunities for people in Poplar and Bow. From building new homes, to bringing people together through community events and upskilling residents through training and development opportunities. We’re looking for people to match our passion and help us make a difference.

The Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, extra three days off between Christmas and New Year, additional leave after two and five years.
• Health cash plan covering medical, dental, optical, wellbeing.
• Defined contribution pension with generous employer contributions.
• Options to buy/sell annual leave, flexible working, season ticket and cycle to work schemes.
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with up to 8 therapy sessions.

Life at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We host events including staff conferences, lunch & learns, Eid lunch, summer BBQs, volunteering, charity fundraising, wellbeing activities.

Documents

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