Senior Youth Worker; X2

Mentivity is seeking 2 Senior Youth Workers to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and engaging youth work sessions for young people across our Southwark youth clubs and school holiday provision.
Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply as part of our commitment to building a diverse and representative workforce.

This role is ideal for an experienced youth work professional who is passionate about empowering young people, creating inclusive spaces, and supporting positive personal, social and emotional development.

Founded in 2016 by Sayce Holmes-Lewis alongside co-founders Leon Wright and Tyson Holmes-Lewis,
Mentivity is an award-winning, inspirational mentoring organisation that provides aspirational support for young people, schools, families and communities.

Through Mentivity House
, we provide a dedicated space for youth development and community engagement, including youth clubs, tailored programmes and respite provision. Our work focuses on raising aspirations, improving life outcomes and ensuring young people feel seen, heard and supported.

High-quality, relationship-led youth work that supports young people to develop confidence, resilience and life skills.

Inclusive youth clubs, community programmes and safe spaces rooted in the needs of the local Southwark community.

Structured, engaging school holiday provision offering activities, trips, meals and enrichment opportunities for young people who benefit from additional support outside term time.

As a Senior Youth Worker
, you will play a key role in delivering engaging, youth-led sessions across community and holiday settings. You will build trusted relationships with young people, model positive behaviour, uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment where all young people can thrive.

You will also support inclusive practice, particularly for young people facing additional challenges or vulnerabilities, and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and partners to ensure high-quality delivery.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a values-driven organisation that is deeply committed to young people and the communities we serve.

Please submit a cover letter explaining why you want to work at Mentivity and how you meet the person specification for the Senior Youth Worker role. CVs alone will not be considered.

In your cover letter, please include:

Your experience delivering youth work or community programmes

How you support and safeguard young people

Any relevant qualifications or training

Applications should be sent via the Charity Job platform by the closing date.

Only candidates who submit a cover letter alongside their CV will be shortlisted.