Detached Youth Worker
CompanyLewisham Council
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At4/9/2026
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Occupation Type
Youth and community workers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Job Description
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, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE PERMANENT OR FIXED TERM 12 MONTH 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, engage with young people where they are, and support them to access services and opportunities in the community.
What’s the role?
As part of a team you will be out in Lewisham's town centre's, parks and estates, engaging with young people, providing guidance and building trusted relationships. You will understand and be responsive to young people's needs and interests and support them to get involved in their community, make the most of opportunities and stay safe. You will help monitor and evaluate progress and contribute ideas towards the development of the work.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
You will have experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, in a variety of settings, including as a detached youth worker. You will enjoy being out and about and able to initiate conversation and engage with young people, where appropriate identifying opportunities to signpost young people to services and activities. You will work well in a team and have knowledge of contextual safeguarding.
Location
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, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE PERMANENT OR FIXED TERM 12 MONTH 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, engage with young people where they are, and support them to access services and opportunities in the community.
What’s the role?
As part of a team you will be out in Lewisham's town centre's, parks and estates, engaging with young people, providing guidance and building trusted relationships. You will understand and be responsive to young people's needs and interests and support them to get involved in their community, make the most of opportunities and stay safe. You will help monitor and evaluate progress and contribute ideas towards the development of the work.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
You will have experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, in a variety of settings, including as a detached youth worker. You will enjoy being out and about and able to initiate conversation and engage with young people, where appropriate identifying opportunities to signpost young people to services and activities. You will work well in a team and have knowledge of contextual safeguarding.
Location
The job is primarily based in Lewisham borough, on the street and in other public places. We operate a hybrid approach where you may occasionally be required to work both in the office and from home.
Special conditions
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job contact katy.brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£32,384.00 to £33,384.00 per annum (SC4) pro rata (18 hours per week)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Special conditions
- Relevant Level 3 Youth and community (JNC) qualification is needed
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job contact katy.brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£32,384.00 to £33,384.00 per annum (SC4) pro rata (18 hours per week)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
LinkedIn Facebook X Instagram