Youth Worker

Fixed Term Contract until September 2026, Full Time

Student Services supports students at each stage of their journey from pre‑entry to post‑exit. The department has a student‑orientated culture and puts students’ needs at the heart of everything it does.

• Co‑lead and deliver a wide and varied programme of activities to students.
• Work with students identified through safeguarding processes, supporting social spaces.
• Develop and run personal development activities across the Enrichment Hub.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of enrichment activities and events to support the student experience.
• Deliver workshops, presentations or tutorials to students.

• Level 3 or above qualification in Youth & Community, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social Care or IAG.
• Experience of working with and delivering activities to young people predominantly 16–18 from a variety of backgrounds.
• Understanding of the needs and issues surrounding these students and the difficulties they face.

• Experience of youth and community work/enrichment and/or targeted assessment, intervention and support.
• Ability to positively engage young people and work with them to improve behaviour, skills and confidence in challenging situations.
• Leadership in planning and delivery of enrichment activities and events.

• Role is primarily based at Kingston College but may require travel to or work from any of the South Thames Colleges Group sites.
• Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

• Annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days wellbeing leave.
• Pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme) with significant employer contribution.
• Subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits package is pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th January 2026. We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.