Youth Support and Development Worker – Children and Families Services in London

Young Hackney provides access to universal and targeted youth work programmes for children and young people aged 10-19 years (or up to 25 years with SEND). Our Services are embedded in the community and delivered through a network of youth hubs and via community settings. Our projects and interventions enable young people to build positive relationships with their peers, families, schools and the wider community; raising aspirations, encouraging active citizenship and leadership and supporting the prevention of youth crime. Our purpose is to have a positive impact on young people’s adolescent development and transition to adulthood; improving their life opportunities through accessible services for all, whilst targeting the most vulnerable.

Your communication skills, energy and professional approach will enable you to quickly establish positive rapport with young people and stakeholders. With experience in the delivery of tailored interventions, targeted group work and open access youth work, you will be committed to improving young people’s well-being and addressing concerns such as crime, educational engagement or sexually harmful behaviour.

For all Youth Support & Development Worker roles a professional or occupational qualification (e.g. youth work, teaching, social work, or health) is desirable, with evidence of continuing professional development. Applicants should have a clear understanding of evidence based practice, youth work methodologies and effective practice in youth participation and children’s rights.

All staff are expected to provide services at the times that young people are available; principally after school, evenings and weekends. An enhanced DBS check is required.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 20 January 2026 (22:59)

Interview date: W/c 02 February 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.