Join Our Client’s Team

Join our client in creating opportunities that help young people thrive! They are looking for an enthusiastic Youth Worker to support and empower young people aged 10 - 16. This role focuses on social education, mentoring, and engagement through a variety of activities, ensuring young people feel supported, included, and inspired.

Job title: Youth Worker

Location: Ipswich

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday between 14:00 - 20:00 (30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) - Flexible working patterns/hours can be discussed during the interview.

Salary: ALT Grade G points 20 – 24: £30,060 - £33,366 FTE; £24,372.97 - £27,053.51 Annually Actual

About Our Client:

Our client’s Academy is a thriving and ambitious Ofsted rated good academy. Their vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to be versatile, the opportunities to exceed their aspirations, the knowledge to be learned, the empathy to be understanding, the enthusiasm to be engaged and the encouragement to be determined. Their community is always valued.

Responsibilities include:

• Engaging directly with young people, supporting their development and social skills.
• Creating and leading youth activities outside of school hours.
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment for young people to learn, grow, and socialise.
• Advocating for young people, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Building strong relationships with local schools and community organisations to enhance youth opportunities.

What They’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work (or relevant experience).
• Experience working with young people in a youth work, mentoring, or support role.
• Understanding of youth-related challenges and the ability to offer guidance and support.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• A positive, energetic, and proactive approach to engaging young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Why Join Our Client

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Make a real impact on young people’s lives
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team
• Work in a dynamic role where no two days are the same

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. They expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in their Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

Our client reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, they encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure they recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with their culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping them to identify and nurture talent.

They value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.