YOU We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Youth Worker to support the growth of our expanding programme in West Kent. We are looking for an individual with drive, creativity and innovation who can work alongside the Youth Work Manager to develop and deliver impactful programmes for children and young people across West Kent. The right candidate will be an excellent role model with a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people today, including issues such as substance misuse, family breakdown, homelessness, mental health and learning or physical disabilities. Applicants should have good knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding and be confident in supporting, mentoring, and developing young people. You will be someone who can empower and encourage them to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Working closely with young people requires patience, the ability to listen and a compassionate approach. Reliability, flexibility, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people are essential. As this role covers multiple locations, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. US Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us. As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline. Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you. Summary of Job Profile: Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Working Pattern: 8 hours per week Monday-Friday The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: WK Youth Worker JD.pdf Additional Information: Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK. YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits: To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. Please upload your CV to the system for the recruiting manager to review. YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check. At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010). We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ.