Youth Practitioner – London

Youth Practitioner – London

Full-Time No working from home possible
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Help us change children's lives.

Salary: £32,000 per yearHours: Full Time – permanent contract
Location: London
Responsible to: Youth Practice Service Manager
Closing date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 at midnight

We are looking for a Youth Practitioner for our London Project. Applicants must be a resident in one of the following boroughs, Croydon, Lewisham, Greenwich or Southwark. Please do not apply if you don’t live in one of these areas or aren’t willing to relocate.

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

Be part of something life-changing…

At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.

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Contact Details:

Railway Children Recruitment Team