Youth Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.75 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Dover, Kent, CT17 9BZ |
| Cwmni: | New Appointments Group Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 85105_1765807594 |
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LGBTQ+ Youth Worker - Multi site
Temporary Contract (ASAP - 31st March)
22.5 hours per week
We are looking for a passionate and committed LGBTQ+ Youth Worker to join our team on a temporary basis until 31 March. This role supports young people aged 8-25, providing safe, inclusive spaces through group work, 1:1 mentoring, outreach, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate regular LGBTQ+ youth groups, supported by volunteers
- Provide 1:1 support to a caseload of young people using strength-based and trauma-informed approaches
- Plan and deliver engaging activities including arts, crafts, games, and discussion sessions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, statutory services, and community organisations
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and outcome data
- Follow safeguarding policies and manage complex safeguarding concerns
About You
You will be:
- Passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ young people
- Positive, people-focused, and enthusiastic
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Creative, adaptable, and solution-focused
- Emotionally resilient with strong professional boundaries
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 qualification (or above) in youth work, education, health, social care, or similar (or relevant experience with willingness to train)
- Experience running groups and supporting young people, ideally with complex needs
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
- Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to work flexibly
Hours & Working Pattern
This role offers 22.5 hours per week. There is flexibility around working hours but the ideal working pattern is:
- 9am-5pm on two days per week
- 11am-7pm on one day per week (to support evening groups)
Location
Groups run across several areas in Kent and Medway. We are looking for someone who can cover as many of the following locations as possible, though not all are expected:
Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Margate, Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Northfleet, Tunbridge Wells.
The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
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