Youth Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fox Morris Group are currently working to recruit a Youth Support Worker to connect, inspire and motivate young people aged 11 -19 and up to 24 working young people with SEND. This is a full-time role, on a 6 month+ contract.
**This is an in-person direct delivery role, working with young people in Youth settings across Tower Hamlets and involves evening and some weekend working**
Rate: £18.80-£22.00+ per hour (negotiable dependant on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
The right candidate will…
- 2 years’ experience of working with young people,
- Level 2/3 NVQ JNC recognised Youth Support Worker qualification and/or professional qualification in Sports/Teaching/Youth Justice.
Role responsibilities…
- To take a supporting youth work practice delivery role in driving forward LBTH commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people as part of the new Youth Service, ‘Young Tower Hamlets’,
- To engage with young people through their voluntary participation, building positive relationships in open access youth work settings, in groups and in individual one to one work,
- Coach sports, introduce young people to music production, support entrepreneurial potential, teach photography or filmmaking skills, and have a can-do attitude to deliver a modern, creative 21st youth work offer,
- Help young people to access education, training, and employment opportunities,
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring that safeguarding policies are followed.
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If you feel you’d be a good fit for this role but are unsure about the rate, hours or have any questions please still feel free to send us your CV.
We’re regularly looking for people across the UK for similar roles and would love to chat with you about your employment situation.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £18.00-£22.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience leading workshops in Music, Entrepreneurism, Filmmaking and/or Photography?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Youth work: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Youth Support Worker roles across Fox Morris Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £22 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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