About us:
Community ConneX is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider working across and beyond West London. We support people with a learning disability, autistic people, people experiencing other disadvantages, and their families to live healthier, happier, and inclusive lives by ensuring their needs, rights and aspirations are met.
Overview
The Youth Worker plays a vital role in supporting and guiding young individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This position involves working closely with children and adolescents to foster their personal growth and enhance their social skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth development and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
Key Duties
* Develop and implement educational activities that promote learning and personal development
* Plan and run appropriate activities
* Provide structured interventions to support vulnerable young people
* Maintain accurate records of interactions with youth and report on their progress as required
Our ideal candidate
* Experience working with children or adolescents in a professional or volunteer capacity is preferred
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with young people
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups of young people
* Looking for Saturday, half-term and school holidays work
In return we offer a range of benefits including:
* Pension contribution up to 5% (if eligible)
* Salary sacrifice (if eligible)
* Employee wellbeing hub
* Bluelight Card
* Cycle to work scheme
* Working as part of a friendly team
* Training and professional development opportunities
Please note, we don't offer sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities, and we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the post.
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/09/2025
Reference ID: YW_09