Description Youth Support Worker, YSW 14-17 £ £32,040 - £34,431 pro-rata (18 hours per week ) Make a Difference for Havering’s Young People Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures? Join our dynamic Starting Well team as a Youth Support Worker and play a vital role in helping young people aged 10–18 (up to 25 with SEND) across Havering to thrive, stay safe, and achieve their potential. About the role As a Youth Support Worker, you’ll: Engage directly with young people through one-to-one conversations and group activities, supporting their personal, social, emotional, and educational development. Deliver face-to-face youth work in a variety of settings—youth centres, schools, housing estates, and on the streets. Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality early intervention activities at a neighbourhood level. Champion the voices of young people, advocating for their needs and ensuring their views are heard by the Council and beyond. Support targeted groups, including LGBTQIA&43; youth, young carers, those with SEND, and care-experienced young people. Signpost and refer young people to appropriate services, information, and guidance. Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and the local community to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes. Promote participation in democratic processes and support youth forums and networks. Maintain accurate records of your work and evidence the impact of your interventions. Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of young people. About You We’re looking for someone who: Has experience working with vulnerable groups of young people and diverse communities. Is passionate and committed to making a difference in young people’s lives. Has experience in safeguarding and planning engaging activities. Can build rapport and engage young people both individually and in groups. Communicates effectively, both in writing and verbally. Holds (or is willing to work towards) a Youth Work qualification. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Palmela.witter@havering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday 29 March 23:59, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.