Youth Worker - Hourly rate £10.85 - £12.71 (salary increase once attained or complete L2 Youth Work training)
In this role you will confidently lead and oversee Abbeycroft’s Teen Chill sessions resulting in positive community outcomes. To support, engage, and empower young people to reach their full potential by providing guidance, mentorship, and access to positive opportunities. This role directly contributes to the organisation’s mission by improving outcomes for young people, strengthening community wellbeing, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services. All aspects of this role require professionalism, care, friendliness and great customer interactions.
0 hours per week (Casual)
Location: Various – West Suffolk & Babergh District
Rota
Monday evenings, 6.30-9.30pm (Bury St Edmunds)
Monday evenings, 6.00-9.00pm (Great Cornard)
Tuesday evenings, 6.00-9.00pm (Bury St Edmunds)
Thursday evenings, 6.30-9.30pm (Newmarket)
Friday evenings, 6.30-9.30pm (Brandon)
Friday evenings, 6.30-9.30pm (Mildenhall)
*rota is dependent on the service need.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver engaging and inclusive youth activities within the communities we serve
· Support the development of new youth programmes based on local need
· Build positive relationships with young people to encourage sustained participation
· Support day-to-day delivery of youth provision, ensuring activities run effectively
· Communicating effectively with young people and engaging a positive experience
· Ensure the safety and welfare of young people by recognising, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures
Requirements:
· Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
· Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
· Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
· Strong understanding and ability to deliver effective customer service in various scenarios
· Ability to cover sessions and where required to avoid disruptions where possible
· Hold a Full UK Driving licence.
Qualifications:
· Level 2 Youth Work qualification (desirable)
· First Aid at Work certification
· Safeguarding Training
· Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
Candidates applying without this qualification will be able to attain all with Abbeycroft after a successful interview.
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 2 youth work qualification?
- Do you hold a First Aid at Work certification?
- Have you received safeguarding training within the last 12 months?
Work Location: In person
