Youth Worker

Location: Hackney, London
Hourly rate: £17 - £20
Hours: Monday Sunday
Contract Type: Part-Time

Do you want to be part of something bigger than a 9-to-5? Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are looking for experienced youth workers to help young people feel supported, inspired, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

You ll be part of a forward-thinking service delivering creative and impactful youth work in diverse communities. Whether it s running a music session at one of our modern Youth Hubs, mentoring a young person 1:1, or working with schools and local organisations, no two days will be the same.

What You ll Do

As a Youth Worker, you ll help shape the lives of young people aged, through face-to-face engagement. Your work will focus on:

Empowering Young People:

• Leading open-access and targeted sessions that build confidence, resilience and life skills
• Providing safe, inclusive spaces for personal growth, creativity, and connection
• Supporting transitions to adulthood, education, and employment pathways

Building Positive Relationships:

• Engaging young people from all backgrounds, especially those facing disadvantage or disengagement
• Offering 1:1 support, mentoring and signposting to specialist services
• Encouraging youth voice, leadership and co-design of services

Driving Community Impact:

• Designing engaging programmes for evenings, weekends, holidays and residentials
• Taking part in street outreach, school-based activities, and pop-up events
• Creating alternatives to antisocial behaviour, exclusion and isolation

Working Collaboratively:

• Partnering with schools, youth justice, health and social care professionals
• Promoting safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and equality in every setting
• Monitoring impact through youth-friendly tools, attendance logs and progression reports

About You

We re seeking enthusiastic and socially driven individuals who believe in the potential of young people. You ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about youth development and community inclusion
• Skilled in engaging young people through creative, sports, or issue-based sessions
• Able to connect and communicate with empathy, authority and consistency
• Committed to equity, anti-racism, and safeguarding in every aspect of your work
• Flexible and happy to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays

What You ll Bring

Essential Requirements:

• Experience delivering structured youth work or participation programmes
• Understanding of safeguarding, youth development and risk management
• A proactive, energetic approach and a commitment to personal and professional growth
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Youth Work or Play Work qualification (Level 2 or 3)
• Skills in arts, sport, music, drama or outdoor education

Ready to Apply?

If you re ready to Spark change, uplift young voices, and help shape a better community we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a service that s redefining youth work in London!