Youth Worker – Skills & Employability – Volunteer Job at Croydon, England, United Kingdom Full Time

What difference will you make?

You will directly support young people who may not otherwise have access to practical skills training and structured mentoring.

Your contribution will help them

• Build confidence
• Develop practical and employability skills
• Improve literacy and numeracy through applied learning
• See realistic career and progression pathways

Your support will play a meaningful role in strengthening both their skillset and self-belief.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking someone with experience working with young people in education, mentoring or community settings.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

• Confidence supporting practical, hands-on learning (construction/engineering knowledge desirable but not essential)
• A good standard of English and mathematics, with the ability to reinforce literacy and numeracy within sessions
• Experience delivering or supporting employability and personal development sessions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds
• Patience, empathy and professional boundaries
• Confidence managing small groups and maintaining a structured environment
• Flexibility and adaptability within a small but growing organisation

A background in construction, engineering, youth work or vocational education would be advantageous.

What will you be doing?

Supporting Education for Disadvantaged Youth

This is a varied role combining practical workshop support with classroom-based employability and academic reinforcement.

You will

• Support the delivery of construction and engineering workshops
• Assist learners in developing safe and structured practical skills
• Lead or support employability sessions (CV writing, interview skills, workplace expectations)
• Provide literacy and numeracy reinforcement within practical tasks
• Offer mentoring and pastoral support to young people
• Help maintain a positive, safe and engaging learning environment

Some sessions may be delivered independently, particularly employability or skills-based workshops.

The key outcome is ensuring a structured, supportive and enriching experience that builds confidence, practical skills and realistic progression pathways.

You’ll work closely with the Director, instructors and volunteers, supporting small groups of young people within a practical learning environment.