Lewisham
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!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as 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, engaging with young people in their natural environment and supporting them to access community services and opportunities.
The Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will:
- Operate in Lewisham’s streets, parks, and estates to engage with young people
- Build trusted relationships and offer guidance and support
- Understand and be responsive to young people’s needs and interests
- Help young people access opportunities, make the most of their communities, and stay safe
- Monitor and evaluate engagement and contribute ideas to service development
- Observe, assess risks, and apply contextual safeguarding principles
You will work street-based and independently, ensuring consistency with wider council policies.
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- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Cycle-to-work and season ticket loan schemes
- Staff discounts, including subsidised gym memberships locally
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
✅ Essential
- Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds in various settings, ideally as a detached Youth Worker
- Ability to initiate conversations, engage confidently, and signpost young people to relevant services or activities
- Strong teamwork skills and knowledge of contextual safeguarding
- Level 3 Youth Work (JNC) qualification required
✅ Desirable
- Knowledge of refugee/migrant support services and asylum-seeking young people
- Experience working in evolved or challenging environments, especially within Lewisham’s communities
Special Conditions
- Weekend work is required as part of the role.
- This position is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
- The role is based in Lewisham borough and combines street-based work and office/hybrid support.
- Application is anonymous – we do not accept CVs. Read the applicant handbook for guidance on completing the process.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support access. This includes:
- Access to Work scheme for eligibility (visit www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply).
- Contact the lead recruiter if you need adjustments during the application or interview process.
Salary & Working Hours
- £32,384 to £33,384 per annum (SC4 on the pay scale) for 18 hours per week.
- Note: Appointments begin at the minimum spinal column point (unless current salary evidence matches, up to the maximum of the relevant scale).
Further Information
- Informal discussion contact: Katy Brown.
- Full Person Specification available here.
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