Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing
We are seeking a passionate and engaging Sessional Youth Worker to deliver health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people in a vibrant community setting.
Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Health and WellbeingSalary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening Senior shiftsLocation: North West LondonWorking Pattern: Tuesday PM and Saturday PMContract: Sessional / Part TimeClosing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people through engaging health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty focused activities within a youth setting. You will help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access positive support.
The role will involve working directly with young people during evening and weekend sessions, delivering fun and educational activities while helping to build strong, trusted relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people
Supporting informal education and issue-based youth work sessions
Planning engaging and inclusive activities that reflect young people’s interests
Encouraging participation and helping young people build confidence and self-esteem
Supporting young people on a one-to-one basis where appropriate
Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised activity space
Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and wider youth work teams
Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
About You
We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people in group or one-to-one settings who can bring energy, creativity and positivity to every session.
You will ideally have:
Experience delivering activities or support sessions for young people
Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
Confidence delivering wellbeing, mentoring or creative activities
An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Experience in hair and beauty, wellbeing or mentoring activities would be highly beneficial.
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Wellbeing Coach, Youth Mentor, Activities Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Outreach Worker, Session Worker, Support Worker, Engagement Worker or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People