Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment? We're looking for Sessional Youth Workers to join our dedicated frontline team in Lowestoft.
As a Sessional Youth Worker, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality youth work that supports, inspires, and empowers young people aged 11–24. You'll work across a range of settings including open-access sessions, one-to-one support, and detached youth work.
Key Objectives:
* Deliver engaging and inclusive youth work sessions tailored to the needs of young people.
* Build positive, voluntary relationships that support personal and social development.
* Create safe, innovative ways to reach and involve young people in their communities.
* Contribute to programme targets and outcomes.
* Champion Inspire's values and uphold the Youth Work Code of Ethics.
Main Responsibilities:
* Facilitate drop-ins, mobile youth work, 1:1s, assemblies, and community projects.
* Support young people's development in areas such as education, health, employment, and wellbeing.
* Signpost to relevant services and empower young people to overcome challenges.
* Ensure youth voice is central to session planning and delivery.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.
* Collaborate with local partners and represent Inspire at community events.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* Experience working with young people aged 11–24.
* Ability to build trusting, purposeful relationships.
* Strong organisational and IT skills.
* Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel locally.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable:
* Youth Work Level 2/3 qualification.
* Experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
* Knowledge of IAG, employability skills, and safeguarding.
* Experience with data entry and monitoring systems (e.g., Views, Outcomes Star).
We have a number of vacancies available on a fixed-term contract, initially through until 31st March 2026. The vacancies are:
Post 1: 13 1/4 hours (Mid afternoon/evenings)
Post 2: 4 hours (from 5pm onwards)
Post 3: 2/ 1/2 hours (Friday evenings)
If you are interested in finding out more about the roles then please contact Victoria New, Project Co-ordinator at
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £12.61 per hour
Experience:
* supporting young people to achieve their potential: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/09/2025