Programme Delivery Worker

About the Role
We are offering a part‑time position within the Universal Offer – Hillingdon Youth Offer. This role covers the entire borough of Hillingdon and runs throughout the year. The work pattern includes evening shifts, afternoon shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work.
About Us
Our Universal team works with children and young people to deliver high‑quality, consistent youth work. We provide locality‑based, detached, outreach, specialist, and accredited programmes across the borough in collaboration with statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Our services respond to the needs of children and young people, offering safe spaces for development and opportunities that promote personal and social growth.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of high‑quality youth work across the borough of Hillingdon.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions that meet the needs of children and young people.
Work collaboratively with statutory, community, and voluntary sector partners.
Engage with diverse community groups and vulnerable individuals.
Foster positive relationships with children and young people in safe and supportive spaces.
Contribute to the development of personal and social growth opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate Will
Have proven experience in community development and leadership.
Be able to engage and support diverse community groups and individuals.
Be passionate about working with children and young people.
Be confident in planning, delivering, and evaluating youth interventions.
Have strong communication, listening, and organisational skills.
Be able to build partnerships across different organisations.
Be proactive, compassionate, and approachable.
Be reliable, respectful, and polite.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be flexible to meet the needs of children, young people, partners, and stakeholders.
Benefits
Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
36‑Hour Week – Standard 36‑hour workweek for all full‑time staff.
Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme; bicycle parking, lockers, and showers available at the Civic Centre.
Local Government Pension Scheme – Access to the scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts.
Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling, plus a legal advice service for you and your family.
Travel Support – Season ticket loans and free car parking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents, so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. Candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new‑starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:
Enhanced DBS Check
5 years of referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary, due to a high volume of applications, to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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