Youth Engagement Officer

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as Youth Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? We’re looking for a proactive and inspiring Youth Engagement Officer to support young people aged 16–19 on their journey towards brighter futures. You’ll deliver a range of engaging activities and personalised support to help them access education, training, and employment opportunities. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly with young people to build confidence, raise aspirations, and support progression into positive outcomes. You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Engage young people aged 16–19 through outreach, one-to-one sessions, and group work.
• Design and deliver a variety of activities including CV writing workshops, job clubs, skills-based training, and employability sessions.
• Organise and promote training opportunities, work experience, and volunteering placements.
• Support young people to identify goals, overcome barriers, and develop action plans for personal and professional growth.
• Build strong partnerships with colleges, training providers, employers, and local organisations to maximise opportunities for young people.
• Champion youth voice and participation through feedback, co-designed programmes, and leadership opportunities.
• Ensure all work is inclusive, youth-led, and aligned with safeguarding and equal opportunity practices.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of impact.
• Using SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience working with young people aged 16–19 in a supportive or developmental role.
• Is confident in delivering employability sessions, CV workshops, and group-based learning.
• Understands the barriers young people face and is skilled in motivational and strengths-based approaches.
• Has great communication, facilitation, and organisational skills.
• Can build rapport with diverse groups of young people and work effectively in a multi-agency environment.
• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. youth work, careers guidance, education, or community development) or has equivalent experience.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension.
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options available.
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology.
• A wide range of benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.