Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want to help build inclusive, high-quality services that improve wellbeing, happiness, and future opportunities? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Barnardo's is proud to be delivering this innovative partnership with the Co-op. Join our thriving, well-established youth club, where we are driven by ambitious goals to engage, inspire, and support as many young people as possible!
Location of this post: Harlow
In this role, you will:
- Help deliver engaging youth club sessions, including activities such as: Arts & crafts, Cooking & Board games
- Build positive relationships through meaningful conversations and support
- Assist with session setup and close-down
- Play a key part in shaping a service that evolves with young people's needs
Current session time:
Wednesday evenings, 5:45pm – 8:15pm (Youth Club)
Our partnership goals:
Together with the Co-op, we are committed to:
- Improving mental wellbeing
- Increasing access to basic needs (including food)
- Expanding access to opportunities for young people
About you:
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Confident and creative in engaging with young people aged 10–25
- Experienced or skilled in delivering group sessions
- Able to provide emotional and practical support in line with safeguarding practices
- Flexible, with availability for evenings and occasional weekends
- Comfortable working in partnership with Co-op, Children's Services, and local communities
- Passionate about keeping young people at the heart of everything you do
What we offer
In return for your commitment, you will benefit from:
- Regular, supportive 1:1 supervision
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on young people's lives
Our Co-op partnership Youth Advisory Group have made this film to support in recruiting the right staff for our in-Community Services across the UK (link below):
Barnardo's | Recruitment of Staff for Co-op Partnership by the Youth Advisory Group (youtube.com)
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Robyn Dunn on robyn.dunn@barnardos.org.uk – South East and London Region Children's Service Manager
values
People & Culture
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23019
- Job Title:Youth Support Worker
- Location:Sumners
- Locality:Harlow
- Contract type:As & When
- Hours:As & When
- Salary:£14.62 per hour
- Closing Date:31 May 2026
- Interview Date:TBC