Creative Spaces Youth Worker
Alford House Youth Club | Kennington, London
Part-time | 10 hours per week | £14.80 per hour | London Living Wage
About Alford House
Alford House is a youth club in Kennington providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where young people can meet, build relationships, develop skills and take part in positive activities.
We are expanding our programme and are looking for a Creative Spaces Youth Worker to help us develop the creative and educational side of our provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and who can bring creativity, energy and new ideas into a busy community youth setting.
About the role
The Creative Spaces Youth Worker will develop and deliver creative and educational opportunities for young people, complementing our existing sport, gym and open-access provision.
You will help create opportunities for young people to explore their interests, develop confidence and skills, express themselves and have a genuine voice in shaping activities at Alford House.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver creative and arts-based activities for young people.
- Support homework and educational activities.
- Deliver or support dance and movement activities.
- Support the use of our music studio and other creative spaces.
- Develop opportunities for young people to express themselves and develop their interests.
- Lead or support youth voice and participation projects.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Contribute to our wider open-access youth work programme.
- Record attendance, engagement and outcomes appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with youth workers, volunteers and the wider Alford House team.
- Follow Alford House safeguarding, health and safety and professional standards.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children and young people.
- Can build positive, respectful relationships with young people.
- Has experience of facilitating creative, arts, music, dance or educational activities.
- Is confident creating engaging activities that young people want to participate in.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- Is reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
- Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to contribute ideas.
A Level 2/3 Youth Work qualification, arts/dance qualification or teaching/tutoring experience would be desirable, but we are also interested in people who can demonstrate strong relevant experience.
What we offer
- £14.80 per hour – London Living Wage
- 10 hours per week
- A flexible working pattern, preferably around 2 hours per day across the week.
- The opportunity to work in a well-established community youth organisation.
- The opportunity to develop and shape our growing creative programme.
- Support from an experienced youth work team.
- Opportunities for relevant training and professional development.
- Annual leave and other employment benefits on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with Alford House's terms and conditions.
Safeguarding
Alford House is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and complete relevant safeguarding training.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the communities we work with.
How to apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A short supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets the requirements.
Our recruitment process:
Application → Shortlisting → Interview → References & Enhanced DBS → Appointment
We will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange an interview.
Applicant privacy
Information provided as part of your application will be treated confidentially and used for the purposes of recruitment and selection for this position. Application information will only be accessed by those involved in the recruitment process and will be handled in accordance with Alford House's data protection requirements.
Please do not include unnecessary sensitive personal information in your application.
📍 Location: Alford House, Kennington, London
⏰ Hours: 10 hours per week
💷 Pay: £14.80 per hour
📄 Contract: Part-time employment
Closing date: 7.9.26
Interview date: 9-11.9.26
To apply: Please send your statement and CV to theclub@alfordhouse.org.uk