Youth Worker – Walthamstow

YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, our vision is of places where young people thrive and communities flourish. We provide supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through its health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after school clubs and soft play centres.

Your role will focus on the following responsibilities:

• Individualised Child Development: Create a supportive environment for young people, actively encouraging their holistic development and positive self-image.
• Support and assist: Actively helping young people work towards their individual goals.
• Collaborate in planning: Preparing activities explicitly tailored for youth centre users.
• Building Operations: Take responsibility for opening and closing the facility when required.
• Awareness and adherence: Ensure best practices for First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection procedures.
• Community Engagement: Actively seek opportunities for networking and outreach with partners and young people in the community.
• Data Tracking: Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems to record and track young people's attendance and critical contact information.
• Collaboration: Work with other YMCA St. Paul's Group departments, utilising facilities and offices.
• Relationship Building: Develop positive relationships with the team and the wider YMCA group.
• Activity Planning and Evaluation: Planning and evaluating youth activities, focusing on prime areas, specific areas, and Characteristics of Effective Learning.

Your role at YMCA St. Paul's Group will be integral to our mission of providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people and their families, helping them develop essential life skills and resilience while fostering a sense of self-worth and belonging.

What we offer:

• Free gym access across our sites.
• Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
• Free access to well-being and counselling services.
• The ability to work from a range of outer London work locations.
• Career development programmes to help you thrive.
• Family-friendly policies to help you balance work-life, including enhanced maternity pay.
• Life Assurance (permanent contracts only).

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. As this role involves working with vulnerable members of society including regulated activity, a Basic, Standard or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure will be required following a conditional offer. We are making people aware of this because with Enhanced disclosures, spent convictions may appear. However, if you were appointed, we will consider all circumstances before making a final decision.

Accessibility & adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any support to participate fully. At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we actively promote equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and value the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our workforce stronger.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and work in accordance with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA.