Youth Worker (Sessional)
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 to £15.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50 - £15 per hour + 12% Additional Holiday pay |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Millwall Football Club |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Hours of work: Sessional –evenings between 16:00 – 21:00pm
Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour + 12% Additional Holiday pay
Location: Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs
Responsible to: Community Manager
Role Summary:
Are you passionate to work with and engage young people aged 11+ to help them achieve their full potential and support them both socially and personally at Millwall Community Trusts open access football and youth-based sessions
Millwall Community Trust uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people in Southwark and Lewisham. Our community sporting and youth sessions are either delivered at a variety of venues in the local area which include football pitches, leisure centres and MUGAs on local estates
You will be working with our committed community football team to build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive environment within the community for young people by delivering high quality youth-based sessions working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
You will also have the opportunity to work with young people who are on a personal development route and be able to support them with targeted mentoring either as 1:2:1 or in small groups working on SMART targets
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and deliver inspiring, interactive, and engaging youth-based sessions for young people from 8-18 years old
· Provide a safe and fun environment for young people to meet new friends, develop skills and improve their physical, mental health alongside promoting pro-social behaviours
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with young people, parents, staff, and local partners
· Provide referred young people with targeted 1:2:1 mentoring sessions working with them to set SMART targets and personal development plans
· Support the education of young people on current issues through workshops and youth forums
Essential Requirements:
· Minimum Level 2 in Youth Work qualification OR Level 2 in Mentoring
· Proven track record of working with hard-to-reach young people
· Understanding of the Southwark and Lewisham Boroughs
Desired Requirements:
· A recognised Information advice & Guidance qualification
· A recognised football / Multi-sport qualification
· Understanding the importance of and deliver best practice when working with hard-to-reach young people
Personal Skills / Abilities:
· A flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours, predominately between 16:00 – 21:00pm
· A positive ‘can do’ attitude, always looking for solutions to problems or issues
· Ability to develop positive relationships with young people
· Ability to travel independently to sessions that are held at various locations
· Strong track record of punctuality and reliability
· Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
· Enthusiastic and self-motivated to make a difference within the community
· Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to adapt to different age groups and stakeholders
To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s without an application form accompanied.
Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via recruit@millwallfc.co.uk
Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club-information/work-for-the-lions/application-form
All applications need to be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk
Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
A full copy of MCT’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MCT person responsible for safeguarding.
Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour + 12% Additional Holiday pay
Location: Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs
Responsible to: Community Manager
Role Summary:
Are you passionate to work with and engage young people aged 11+ to help them achieve their full potential and support them both socially and personally at Millwall Community Trusts open access football and youth-based sessions
Millwall Community Trust uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people in Southwark and Lewisham. Our community sporting and youth sessions are either delivered at a variety of venues in the local area which include football pitches, leisure centres and MUGAs on local estates
You will be working with our committed community football team to build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive environment within the community for young people by delivering high quality youth-based sessions working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
You will also have the opportunity to work with young people who are on a personal development route and be able to support them with targeted mentoring either as 1:2:1 or in small groups working on SMART targets
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and deliver inspiring, interactive, and engaging youth-based sessions for young people from 8-18 years old
· Provide a safe and fun environment for young people to meet new friends, develop skills and improve their physical, mental health alongside promoting pro-social behaviours
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with young people, parents, staff, and local partners
· Provide referred young people with targeted 1:2:1 mentoring sessions working with them to set SMART targets and personal development plans
· Support the education of young people on current issues through workshops and youth forums
Essential Requirements:
· Minimum Level 2 in Youth Work qualification OR Level 2 in Mentoring
· Proven track record of working with hard-to-reach young people
· Understanding of the Southwark and Lewisham Boroughs
Desired Requirements:
· A recognised Information advice & Guidance qualification
· A recognised football / Multi-sport qualification
· Understanding the importance of and deliver best practice when working with hard-to-reach young people
Personal Skills / Abilities:
· A flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours, predominately between 16:00 – 21:00pm
· A positive ‘can do’ attitude, always looking for solutions to problems or issues
· Ability to develop positive relationships with young people
· Ability to travel independently to sessions that are held at various locations
· Strong track record of punctuality and reliability
· Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
· Enthusiastic and self-motivated to make a difference within the community
· Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to adapt to different age groups and stakeholders
To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s without an application form accompanied.
Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via recruit@millwallfc.co.uk
Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club-information/work-for-the-lions/application-form
All applications need to be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk
Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
A full copy of MCT’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MCT person responsible for safeguarding.