We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Senior Youth Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.05 - £31.49 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Youth Worker will support the Team Manager in the operational delivery of universal 'Safe Spaces' for young people across the borough. This role includes supervising a team of youth support staff, ensuring high-quality, inclusive services are delivered to meet the developmental needs of young people aged 11-19 and up to 25 with SEND. The role contributes to the Tower Hamlets strategy to reduce youth violence, vulnerability, and exploitation through accessible, engaging, and safe environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Youth Support Workers-in-Charge across universal safe space sessions.
  
• Coordinate staffing rotas, ensuring compliance with staffing ratios and borough-wide coverage.
• Co-develop youth programs that are asset-based, co-produced, and reflective of local youth needs.
  
• Promote inclusive practices and ensure active engagement of vulnerable groups.
• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and ensure all safeguarding protocols are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Degree or professional qualification in Youth Work, Youth Justice, Probation, or Social Work.

Experience:

• Proven experience delivering universal youth services, particularly in urban, high-need areas.
• Experience applying inclusive, anti-discriminatory practices and improving outcomes for marginalized groups.
• Experience in developing training programs and mentoring staff.

Essentials:

• Safeguarding training and enhanced DBS with barred list check (Adult and Child Workforce) required.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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