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Start ASAP Cover Supervisor Are you passionate about teaching on Supply? Do you have transferrable skills or a degree you are passionate about? If you have experience as a Youth/Sports Coach or a Carer/Support Worker and believe you have strong behaviour management, we have a role for you - starting from immediately in the Leeds area. We would also consider anyone with a BA/MA in a subject degree that will be relevant to Secondary Curriculum. We Are Looking For: Transferrable skills Strong behaviour management Strong Character Why Should You Apply? Fantastic FREE opportunities for CPD Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme Competitive and fair rates of pay Contact: (url removed) , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat

Sessional Youth Worker Training Kitchen We are seeking a creative and engaging Sessional Youth Worker with a passion for cooking and supporting young people to build confidence, life skills and wellbeing through food. Position: Sessional Youth Worker Training Kitchen Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts Location: Burnt Oak, North West London Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PM Contract: Sessional / Part Time Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions. You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive. Key responsibilities include: Delivering engaging cooking and food-based activities for young people Planning varied sessions and preparing ingredient requirements Supporting young people to build confidence, teamwork and practical life skills Creating activities suitable for a wide range of dietary needs and cultures Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety Building positive relationships with young people, volunteers and colleagues Supporting inclusive participation for young people with additional needs Promoting safeguarding, equality and wellbeing at all times About You We are looking for someone energetic, approachable and passionate about working with young people. You will ideally have: Experience delivering cooking or food-based activities Experience working with young people in group or one-to-one settings A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to motivate and engage young people from diverse backgrounds An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice Flexibility to work evenings and weekends Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges would be highly beneficial. About the Organisation Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential. Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Cooking Tutor, Catering Tutor, Hospitality Trainer, Food Workshop Facilitator, Activities Coordinator, Engagement Worker, Kitchen Facilitator or Youth Activities Lead. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

29.5 hours per week / £27,305 per annum, pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / Working pattern Monday (North), Tuesday (North), Thursday (Central), Friday (Central). YMCA Downs Link Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. Youth Advice Centre (YAC) offers information, support and guidance to young people (13-25) and their families in Brighton and Hove. The YAC team offer expertise on a wide range of topics including housing, wellbeing and family relationships. We provide a safe and friendly environment where everyone is made to feel welcome. We are on the lookout for two Advice Workers to join the YAC team. Based in the heart of Brighton, you will provide information, advice and guidance to children and young people on a wide variety of issues affecting their wellbeing. This role is part of the Youth Advice Centre's funding through Young Futures Hubs, a pilot initiative rolled out nationally to provide targeted support for 11-19-year-olds. You will be delivering high-quality YIACS support to children and young people in youth spaces (for example, youth clubs, groups and other community settings) and at the Youth Advice Centre. The role includes outreach where young people feel most comfortable accessing support to deliver 1:1 and group sessions. Delivery will focus on areas in the north of the city, alongside locations in central Brighton. 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. You are a compassionate, approachable and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting young people aged 11-25, including those experiencing crisis or complex challenges. You'll understand the importance of safeguarding and feel confident responding to risk, while recognising the wider issues that can impact young people's lives and wellbeing. You can quickly build trusting relationships, communicate clearly, and engage young people in meaningful support, whether through one-to-one work, outreach or workshops. Working closely with partners, you'll advocate for young people and help them access the support they need, always acting with empathy, professionalism and sound judgement. You will be a collaborative team player who can also work independently, make thoughtful and balanced decisions, and keep clear, accurate records. Most importantly, you will take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach - seeing and valuing each young person's potential and empowering them to stay engaged and move towards positive outcomes. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Monday 25 May 2026 at midnight, if we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form . Please also download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, 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. YMCA DLG 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 will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,542.56 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Support Worker Children s Residential Location: Cardiff, CF15 Salary: £12.71 per hour Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment Reference: 2929 Make a Real Difference Every Day Diamond Search Recruitment is recruiting Support Workers to join a residential care service supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs . This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence and life skills . Your Role • Support young people with daily living activities • Promote independence, wellbeing and personal development • Assist with routines, education and activities • Build positive and trusting relationships • Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing are always prioritised • Work collaboratively within a supportive care team About You • Caring, patient and compassionate • Experience in care, support work or youth work desirable • Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people • Strong teamwork and communication skills Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

2 to 4 hours per week Term Time 3 positions available An exciting opportunity has been created within our Youth Support Service to provide open access support to young people of Bridgend. The successful candidate will be responsible for the facilitation of a needs-led provision that meets the needs of young people in line with the five aims identified in the Youth Work Strategy for Wales. The posts may involve a minimum of two evenings per week and the occasional weekend work. It is desirable for the post holders to possess a full valid driving license. The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of settings including street based as service needs dictate. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Weekend Working is a requirement of this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 10 June 2026 Shortlisting Date: 11 June 2026 Interview Date: 18 June 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Southwark Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: 95 - 105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Southwark? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Southwark seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Behaviour support or intervention roles Community outreach or support intervention programmes Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement This role suits individuals who bring real-world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Southwark have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care. What we're looking for: Strong relationship-building skills Calm, confident approach to behaviour management Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people A team player with a proactive mindset Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students What you'll be doing: Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Acting as a positive role model and mentor Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Southwark re-engage with education and their futures. If you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting in Southwark, we want to hear from you.

Head of Project Delivery Help provide more safe spaces and support for young people across the UK. Are you an exceptional project leader who thrives on delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes? Do you want your work to make a lasting difference to communities? We're looking for a Head of Project Delivery to play a crucial role in bringing new youth zones to life-state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound spaces that transform opportunities for young people in some of the country's most disadvantaged communities. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Position: Head of Project Delivery (internally known as Head of youth zone Project Delivery) Location: Hybrid working (2 days a week in either the Bolton or London offices combined with home-working and travel across our youth zone network as required) Salary: £65,000-70,000 Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) - 0.8 FTE can be considered Contract: Permanent Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. Closing Date: 12noon on 10th June We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. First Stage Interviews (online): 24th June Second Stage Interviews (in-person at a youth zone - location TBC): 2nd July About the Role In this exciting and newly created role, you will lead the project management of new projects with end-to-end delivery of multiple new youth zones. Working closely with colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams, you will ensure every project is delivered effectively, collaboratively and to the highest standards. You will thrive on managing the detail of individual projects, whilst also maintaining oversight across the whole portfolio of projects at different stages. The role doesn't have direct reports but requires strong matrix leadership, influencing others to deliver at pace and with accountability. You will: Lead project planning, governance and delivery across multiple youth zone developments Chair project meetings and manage decision-making gateways Ensure robust reporting, risk management and issue resolution Use strong relationships and collaborative working to coordinate diverse stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams About You You will have excellent project management skills and significant experience of project managing multi-year complex projects and/or programmes using robust project management tools and methodologies. A confident, credible project leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, you'll bring: Experience using formal project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) and tools such as MS Project Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence others Excellent planning, organisational and reporting skills A highly collaborative approach with ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams Clear, engaging communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Experience within the charity or public sector (desirable) A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people Above all, you're motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive. About the Organisation A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called youth zones in the country's most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. It's about opportunity. You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Head of Project Management, Director of Project Management, Head of Project Delivery, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Lead. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Why Choose Hays?Join our award-winning team here at HAYS! Working across our Thames Valley region provides the opportunity to join a vibrant team of experienced Consultants, each bringing diverse expertise across a range of specialist sectors. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where colleagues are always willing to share their knowledge and help you succeed. Our Reading office is an integral part of the wider South region, fostering a strong culture of teamwork and collective achievement. Together, we strive for excellence and take pride in celebrating our shared successes. Your new role as a Recruitment Consultant: Client Growth: Foster lasting relationships, building and nurturing relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Understanding client recruitment needs and providing strategic advice to ensure the best candidate matches. Candidate Engagement: Find and engage the best talent, attracting top talent through effective candidate engagement strategies. Guiding candidates throughout the interview and offer process, ensuring a seamless experience. Negotiation: Create win-win situations for clients and candidates, negotiating terms and fees to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Target Achievement: Meet and exceed KPIs with zeal and efficiency. Collaborating within a high-performing team, motivating each other to achieve outstanding results. Leadership Partner Expertise: Becoming an industry expert through networking and staying ahead of market trends. No day is the same, and you will gain experience across a varied range of skills. You really can influence your own earning potential, by getting out what you put in. Your energy and dedication will be rewarded in a culture built on celebrating success. Why Choose Hays?As a large company, we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in.As a result, we are proud to say: We partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity. We also became carbon-neutral in 2021 and are currently on the path to net-zero carbon emissions. Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard, and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work. - We're committed to making a positive impact on the communities we live and work in. As part of this, we have a volunteering scheme which gives employees two days of paid leave per calendar year to volunteer. Award winners of: Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement Glassdoor Best Places to Interview As a Hays consultant, you will benefit from: Commission scheme structure (uncapped paid x13 times a year, increases with promotions) Best technology in the industry and a renowned training programme to support success and drive rapid career progression and ongoing development. Opportunity to take your career globally Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits Community of internal support networks. Paid volunteering days for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: Hertfordshire Senior Youth Worker (North Herts) Starting Salary: £41,023 progressing to £44,128 per annum Hours: 37 Location: North Herts Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Children's Services About the team Hertfordshire Services for Young People provides informal education / youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school. Our vision is clear. We want young people to succeed. By joining us, you will play a vital role in helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive futures. About the role As the Senior Youth Worker, you will support vulnerable young people aged 11-17 (and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with SEND). You'll support those experiencing difficulties at school, at home, or in the community, helping them navigate early challenges and prevent escalation to more intensive services. This role will see you: Deliver targeted youth work, including evening group projects Support young people missing from education to successfully re-engage Work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Lead youth work practice across the North Herts team Support training and development across the area team and Service About you We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships quickly, adapt to diverse needs, and respond confidently to service priorities. You will have: Essential: A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification Substantial experience working with young people aged 11-17 Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and at pace Ability to work 37 hours per week, including regular evenings, some weekends, and school holidays (in line with JNC terms and conditions) Confidence using ICT systems including recording data Experience of line / performance management of staff A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to young people's lives and their transition to adulthood. Find Out More If you would like an informal conversation, please contact: Interview Date: 11.06.26 (Skills Interviews including Presentations & Written Tasks) Personal Interview/s: 18.06.26 How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Additional information Disability Confident We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Airplay is a national youth work programme delivered on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF). It provides engaging, supportive, and fun opportunities for children and young people from RAF families. The programme includes: Airplay Youth Clubs for ages 8 18, Ben Clubs for children aged 5 7 & Airplay Connect, a digital platform supporting young people across the RAF community. Delivered by OneYMCA through a partnership of eight YMCAs and in collaboration with the RAF People and Families team, Airplay supports young people who may face unique challenges, including frequent relocations. The programme offers consistency, a safe space, and access to high-quality activities and facilities. Your Role: This is a Lead Youth Worker Role - the job description says "Assistant Station Youth Worker " - Reporting to the Senior Station Youth Worker at RAF Brize Norton, you will support the delivery and coordination of a wide range of outreach and centre-based youth work activities for young people aged 5 18, in line with the Airplay Handbook. The role will involve delivering evening sessions, occasional weekend work, and daytime activities during school holidays Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging activities for young people aged 5 18 in line with programme strategy and principles. Deliver and sustain a diverse programme of outreach and centre-based youth work Work collaboratively with YMCA colleagues, RAF personnel, and external partners to support young people effectively Maintain accurate records to support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of outcomes Contribute to achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and service objectives Support sessional staff, volunteers, and casual youth workers to ensure a high-quality, engaging service Essential Criteria Experience working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds Full driving licence and access to a vehicle Flexible, adaptable approach to engaging young people with varying needs Enthusiasm for youth work, with the ability to act as a positive role model Ability to work independently, using initiative and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners Good IT and numeracy skills, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems Desirable - Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or a relevant transferable qualification Experience in outreach work to engage young people in programmes or services Child Protection/Safeguarding Level 2 (or equivalent) Further information is available in the full Job Description! Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. As some roles involve working with vulnerable people, a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying. One YMCA is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application. We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce with a wide range of skills, experiences, and abilities This is a Part Time role. Hours per week: 21 Working Pattern: The role will involve delivering evening sessions, occasional weekend work, and daytime activities during school holidays Interviews on June 23rd

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Islington Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: 95 - 105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Islington? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Islington seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Behaviour support or intervention roles Community outreach or support intervention programmes Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement This role suits individuals who bring real-world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Islington have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care. What we're looking for: Strong relationship-building skills Calm, confident approach to behaviour management Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people A team player with a proactive mindset Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students What you'll be doing: Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Acting as a positive role model and mentor Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Islington re-engage with education and their futures. If you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting in Islington, we want to hear from you.

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Islington Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Islington? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Islington seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Behaviour support or intervention roles Community outreach or support intervention programmes Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement This role suits individuals who bring real-world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Islington have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care. What we're looking for: Strong relationship-building skills Calm, confident approach to behaviour management Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people A team player with a proactive mindset Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students What you'll be doing: Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Acting as a positive role model and mentor Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Islington re-engage with education and their futures. If you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting in Islington, we want to hear from you.

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and outgoing Young Carers Youth Worker in North Oxfordshire, who, as a member of the team, will provide support to young carers and plan and deliver a varied programme of social activities and trips, working directly with young carers. Join our small and friendly team and you ll see the impact of the charity s work first-hand. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers; Establish relationships with schools across North Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms. Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings. Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group; Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers; Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities; Set up and run a monthly youth club to support young carers socialisation. Interviews will be offered for the week commencing 22nd June.

Head of Project Delivery Help provide more safe spaces and support for young people across the UK. Are you an exceptional project leader who thrives on delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes Do you want your work to make a lasting difference to communities We re looking for a Head of Project Delivery to play a crucial role in bringing new Youth Zones to life state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound spaces that transform opportunities for young people in some of the country s most disadvantaged communities. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Position: Head of Project Delivery (internally known as Head of Youth Zone Project Delivery) Location: Hybrid working (2 days a week in either the Bolton or London offices combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required) Salary: £(phone number removed) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) 0.8 FTE can be considered Contract: Permanent Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. Closing Date: 12noon on 10th June We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. First Stage Interviews (online): 24th June Second Stage Interviews (in-person at a Youth Zone location TBC): 2nd July About the Role In this exciting and newly created role, you will lead the project management of new projects with end-to-end delivery of multiple new Youth Zones. Working closely with colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams, you will ensure every project is delivered effectively, collaboratively and to the highest standards. You will thrive on managing the detail of individual projects, whilst also maintaining oversight across the whole portfolio of projects at different stages. The role doesn t have direct reports but requires strong matrix leadership, influencing others to deliver at pace and with accountability. You will: Lead project planning, governance and delivery across multiple Youth Zone developments Chair project meetings and manage decision-making gateways Ensure robust reporting, risk management and issue resolution Use strong relationships and collaborative working to coordinate diverse stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams About You You will have excellent project management skills and significant experience of project managing multi-year complex projects and/or programmes using robust project management tools and methodologies. A confident, credible project leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, you ll bring: Experience using formal project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) and tools such as MS Project Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence others Excellent planning, organisational and reporting skills A highly collaborative approach with ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams Clear, engaging communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Experience within the charity or public sector (desirable) A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people Above all, you re motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive. About the Organisation A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. It s about opportunity. You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Head of Project Management, Director of Project Management, Head of Project Delivery, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Lead. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Children's Development Worker Join an award-winning organisation tackling Violence Against Women and Children. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Children's Development Worker, to provide specialist support to children affected by domestic abuse. Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing culturally responsive services that recognise the experiences of Black and minoritised children. Safeguarding is at the heart of their practice, and they are committed to protecting the welfare of women, children and adults at risk. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants and candidates must be able to speak a South Asian Language. Position: Children's Development Worker Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract: Contract until 31st October 2027 Closing Date: 2nd June 2026 The Role Working as part of a team, the job may involve working weekends, unsociable hours, and bank holidays and you will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children and young people. Duties include: Design and deliver an age-appropriate programme of structured and free play activities to support children's wellbeing and development. Identify individual support needs and coordinate with colleagues and partner agencies (e.g., schools, health and social care) to ensure needs are met. Build positive relationships with children and young people, ensuring sessions are inclusive, engaging and safe. Promote safeguarding and follow child protection procedures, including advocacy and attendance at relevant multi-agency meetings when required. Maintain accurate records and monitoring systems, producing monthly/quarterly reports against agreed outcomes. Create opportunities for children, young people and parents/carers to participate, provide feedback and shape service delivery. Plan and organise resources and activities (including offsite and holiday provision), evaluating sessions to drive continuous improvement. About You You will have experience of working with children and young people aged 0 - 18 years old and be able to speak at least one South Asian language. You will also have: A good standard of education, including a minimum of level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English. NNEB Diploma/BTEC in Nursery nursing / NVQ3/CQS in childcare or equivalent Experience of devising and delivering creative play activities for children that assist in their holistic needs. Experience of working as part of a team and able to demonstrate your positive influence on team dynamics Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Able to listen actively and adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the recipient. Able to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent. Be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required You may also have experience in roles such as Children's Development Worker, Children's Case Worker, Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, Criminal Justice, Family Support Worker, Activities Coordinator, Nursery, Nursery Nurse, Primary School, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Support, Teaching Support, School Support Assistant, Youth Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic NYAS Cymru team. We are currently seeking to appoint a Project Worker to conduct Return Home Interviews with children and young people living in South Wales, who have returned after being missing from home or care. This role will be full time, working 35 hours per week, and will be fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of extension (maternity cover). The role will be home based with some travel to a Basic Command Unit in Swansea Neath Port Talbot or Cwm Taf Morgannwg (Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff). Working alongside our project worker team and partner agency, South Wales Police, you will provide support for children and young people to explore the reasons for being missing, identifying risks and vulnerabilities to exploitation, ensuring reports are completed within the agreed timescale. The successful candidate will work on an agile basis and will primarily involve extensive travel across the Swansea Neath Port Talbot area or Cwm Taf Morgannwg area with occasional requests for return home interview support across the force wide area. About you We are looking for a proactive and dynamic team member with significant experience of direct work with children and young people, within a social care environment, including those who have been and / or at risk of being exploited. You will have the ability to work creatively with children and young people, responding to high service demand, with excellent interpersonal and report writing skills. If you feel you could be an ideal candidate to join our NYAS Cymru team, we would love to hear from you. You will receive a full induction with ongoing opportunities for continued professional development. With regular support and supervision from your line manager and the opportunity to partake in various staff wellbeing activities and initiatives. When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria. The job description can be located at the right hand side of this page. NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, South Wales Police Vetting and a Digital Risk Assessment. In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications. About NYAS As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld. We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic. NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. Work with us to help change young lives.