At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and support students through exciting enrichment activities and workshops.
- Company: Join South Thames College, a leading provider of post-16 education in London.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, excellent pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in relevant fields and experience with young people.
About the role
South Thames College have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker to be part of a high performing Student Support team. The postholder will work in close liaison with students, staff and external organisations to contribute to a wide-ranging student enrichment programme.
Through an enrichment programme, you will either directly deliver, help support, arrange and organise activities for a large number of students that supports them to engage with the wider community of college life and the preparation of life in society. You should have a key interest in relevant activities which may include sport, that can be delivered to students. You will have experience of delivering workshops/tutorials around a range of subjects that provide students predominantly aged 16-19 to make informed choices.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with a wide range of customers, you will have proven experience of working with young people to challenge behaviour where required, reinforce student to attend and be on time to lessons and signpost to relevant services where required.
You will be responsible for overseeing a safeguarding cohort as part of the college safeguarding team, a core function of the Student Support Services division, which may mean meeting students regularly, attending relevant internal and external meetings with other professionals.
You should be able to work independently but also proactively as part of an existing team, to enhance the overall experience of students.
We’dlikeourYouthWorkertohavestrongITskillstoeffectivelymarketandrecordallservice provisionand demonstrateexcellentcommunication skills to engage students, staff and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee a safeguarding cohort as part of the college safeguarding team, meeting students regularly and attending relevant internal and external meetings with other professionals.
- Deliver, support, arrange and organise activities for a large number of students to engage with the wider community of college life and the preparation of life in society.
- Deliver workshops/tutorials around a range of subjects to students predominantly aged16-19, enabling them tomakeinformed choices.
- Challenge behaviourofyoung people where required, reinforce student attendance and timeliness, and signpost to relevant services.
- Work independently and proactively as part of an existing team to enhance the overall student experience.
- Use strong IT skills to market and record all service provision.
Qualifications
- A Level3 qualification (Youth & Community, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social Care) is essential.
- Experience delivering workshops or tutorials to students aged16-19.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience working with young people to challenge behaviour.
- Strong IT skills for service provision marketing and record keeping.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- Excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities.
- Professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Benefits package will be pro‑rated for part time staff.
Equal opportunity statement
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Working hours and contract
Permanent, Full time (1 FTE - 36 hours per week over 38 weeks per annum Term-Time only)
Closing date
Closing date for the return of completed applications is8thSeptember2026.
About the employer
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on1August2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Additional information
We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Background checks
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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Youth Worker in London employer: South Thames College
South Thames College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a Youth Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while benefiting from professional development programmes and a strong sense of community within the college. Located in a vibrant area, the college provides a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
