Date posted
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Application closing date
Thursday 3rd December 2026
Main Duties
The Youth Worker will encourage informal learning that occurs away from a structured, formal classroom environment.
The role is part of the Kisharon Langdon Brady team that provides a welcoming, inclusive environment that focuses on the social aspects of learning that is based on activities, conversation, and interaction.
Activities range from arts and crafts to sports, music, dance, drama, cooking and basically anything else that is fun and allows our members to practice their behaviour in a social environment.
The post holder will be required to work across a variety of different projects and be responsible for planning and delivering engaging 1:1 support and group workshops to young people with learning disabilities and autism.
Qualifications and Experience
This role will suit someone who has a fun and bubbly personality who has fantastic communication skills and good sense of humour, who works well as part of a team. in addition the successful candidate will display the following traits;
You will a naturally caring and enthusiastic person who wants to help young people develop personally and socially,
NVQ Level 2/3 in youth work or equivalent qualified (desirable),
Have experience of working with children and/or young adults who have a learning, social or physical disability,
Have a good understanding and knowledge of the safeguarding requirements,
Hold some experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects,
Have experience of working in co-production with a range of stakeholders.
Additional information
21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays,
Pension scheme
Blue light card - access to retail discounts
Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express,
Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus
Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling
Training and development and career progression opportunities