Assistant Youth Support Worker
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £6,788.00 to £6,871.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 386 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Youth Worker to join our team. This role involves engaging with young people in a safe, supportive, and fun environment, primarily during evening hours. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with young people, a passion for youth development, and the ability to support, mentor, and guide young individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
•Program Delivery: Plan, organise, and deliver engaging and constructive evening activities, workshops, and programs tailored to the needs and interests of young people.
•Relationship Building: Develop trusting, respectful relationships with young people, encouraging positive behaviour and personal development.
•Safeguarding: Adhere to and promote safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all young people in the program.
•Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to young people facing various challenges, including personal, social, and academic issues.
•Community Engagement: Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and parents to foster positive relationships and support networks.
•Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and program evaluations, ensuring confidentiality where required.
•Inclusive Environment: Promote inclusivity and respect, supporting a welcoming space where all young people feel valued.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
•Experience: Demonstrate substantial experience of working with young people, preferably in a youth centre, school, or similar environment.
•Education/Qualifications: Work qualification or relevant experience in other related fields such as social work or community work may be considered.
•Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
•Knowledge: Understanding of youth development principles, mental health challenges, and the issues affecting young people today.
•Commitment to Safeguarding: Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, including knowledge of child protection.
•Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and occasionally attend organised trips.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
•Program Delivery: Plan, organise, and deliver engaging and constructive evening activities, workshops, and programs tailored to the needs and interests of young people.
•Relationship Building: Develop trusting, respectful relationships with young people, encouraging positive behaviour and personal development.
•Safeguarding: Adhere to and promote safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all young people in the program.
•Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to young people facing various challenges, including personal, social, and academic issues.
•Community Engagement: Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and parents to foster positive relationships and support networks.
•Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and program evaluations, ensuring confidentiality where required.
•Inclusive Environment: Promote inclusivity and respect, supporting a welcoming space where all young people feel valued.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
•Experience: Demonstrate substantial experience of working with young people, preferably in a youth centre, school, or similar environment.
•Education/Qualifications: Work qualification or relevant experience in other related fields such as social work or community work may be considered.
•Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
•Knowledge: Understanding of youth development principles, mental health challenges, and the issues affecting young people today.
•Commitment to Safeguarding: Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, including knowledge of child protection.
•Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and occasionally attend organised trips.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.