Lewisham Council
Detached Youth Worker
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Detached Youth Worker
Detached Youth Worker – Lewisham Council
Discover yourself in Lewisham!
Where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
Lewisham Council has a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
About the Role
Are you passionate about building relationships with young people where they are—in public spaces, on estates, and in parks? Join Lewisham’s dynamic Youth Service team as a Detached Youth Worker.
You will engage with young people in their communities, provide guidance, build trusted relationships, and help them access opportunities while staying safe. This includes:
- Understanding and responding to young people’s diverse needs and interests
- Supporting engagement with community services and initiatives
- Monitoring progress and contributing ideas to improve the programme
Responsibilities
As part of a dedicated team, your role will involve:
- Engaging with young people in Lewisham’s town centres, parks, and estates
- Identifying opportunities to signpost young people to relevant services, activities, and support
- Building trusted relationships with individuals across diverse backgrounds
- Supporting young people to participate in community activities, learn new skills, and stay safe
- Contributing to evaluation and development of youth work strategies and initiatives
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What We Offer
An exciting opportunity to make a real difference—with excellent support, training, and benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working & family-friendly policies
- Season ticket & bicycle loans
- Staff discounts (including subsidised local gym memberships)
- Supportive staff networks
For full details, visit the [Job Description & Person Specification].
What We’re Looking For
You will bring the following to the role:
- Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds, ideally as a detached youth worker
- Strong ability to initiate conversations and engage young people in meaningful ways
- Commitment to contextual safeguarding
- Emotional resilience & teamwork—collaboration is key
- A passion for community engagement and supporting young people’s development
Location & Working Conditions
- Primary location: Lewisham Borough (street-based & public spaces)
- Hybrid working model: Office-based work and occasional homeworking
Key Requirements
- Level 3 Youth and Community (JNC) qualification required
- Ability to work weekends as part of the role
- Enhanced DBS check will be conducted
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Salary & Opportunities
£32,384 to £33,384 per annum (SC4 scale), prorated for a 18-hour workweek.
- Starting Point: All new hires start at the minimum spinal column point (SCP): only exceptions apply if matching current salary (with proof).
- Permanent role, allowing for career progression within Lewisham’s Youth Services.
Diversity & Support
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident Employer. We actively encourage applications from all candidates.
If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment (e.g. during application or interview), contact [katy.brown@lewisham.gov.uk].
Altogether, we support the [Access to Work scheme] for disabled applicants or those with health conditions.
Early closure of this advert is possible due to high response rates.
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