YMCA East Surrey
Youth Worker
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Employment Type
Part Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
07-09-2026
Application End Date
30-09-2026
Location
Hillbrook House, Redhill
Zip Code
RH1 6QT
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Description
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.
We are recruiting for a Youth Worker to join our Housing team at Hillbrook House, Redhill.
This role requires someone to coordinate a resident engagement programme designed for inactive young people, leading them on a bespoke journey towards employment, volunteering, education, or training.
This role requires someone with a Minimum NVQ Level 2 standard qualification or equivalent in housing, social work, or youth work (or willing to complete alongside their job role within the next twelve months).
To postholder must have a full driving licence and valid business use insurance policy. This must be evidenced, and documents provided such as MOT certificate, insurance certificate, and valid driving licence provided.
WORKING HOURS: 21 hours per week; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (including 60 minutes unpaid break)
WORKING PATTERN: Three days per week (flexible on the days, either Monday - Wednesday, or Wednesday - Friday)
Key Responsibilities
- To promote, coordinate, and deliver the resident journey programme (Y-Focus) to residents of YMCA East Surrey Housing Services.
- To help the team deliver a safe, supportive, and person-centred service for young people and vulnerable adults accessing YMCA East Surrey’s housing.
- Implement a timetabled support programme consisting of workshops and group activities for residents with a focus on those who are economically inactive.
- To ensure long-term goals are met so inactive residents become active and independent as part of their pathway plan.
- To set up regular activities that will enhance residents’ life skills and confidence in areas such as physical activity and health, emotional wellbeing, team-building skills, and healthy living.
- To develop effective systems of support for young people and continually look at their development.
- Submit regular reports to relevant committees to ensure Y-Focus progress is evidenced and transparent.
- Maintain accurate records, timetables, interventions, and outcomes.
- Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others, reporting any risk promptly.
- Work within YMCAES policies and adhere to the terms outlined within them.
- Ensure compliance with Safeguarding legislation and organizational safeguarding policies and follow guidance from relevant regulatory bodies as required.
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We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
PAY: £18,420.00 per annum (Pro-Rata)
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Benefits
- Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity.
- Discounted childcare for permanent employees.
- Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees.
- Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On-site parking.
INTERVIEWS: YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview suitable candidates as and when they apply, so if you are interested in this role then early application is advised.
TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace. We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
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