Assistant Youth Support Worker
Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Kickstart Your Career in Youth Work – Learn, Grow, and Empower Young Lives.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in your community? Our Assistant Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills needed for a rewarding career in youth services.
What’s the role?
As an Assistant Youth Support Worker, you’ll help deliver engaging programmes that empower young people, promote participation, and widen their horizons. You’ll assist in creating safe, inclusive spaces, provide guidance and support, and encourage respect and tolerance. Working as part of a dynamic team, you’ll contribute to planning and delivering activities that inspire creativity and social responsibility. This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real difference in your community.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone enthusiastic about working with young people and committed to making a positive impact. You’ll need good communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and a willingness to learn and develop through training. Energy, creativity, and a flexible approach are essential, along with an understanding of equality and safeguarding. If you’re passionate about empowering young people and ready to grow, this role is for you.
Location
The job is primarily based across youth centres, adventure playgrounds and other community settings.
Special conditions
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Anthony.Powell@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£30, 225 - £30,654 per annum (Scale 2)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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