Senior Youth Worker (Young Futures Hub)

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Tower Hamlets Youth Service. A key priority within the Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan is to transform and improve services for young people in the borough.  In addition, Tower Hamlets has been chosen as one of eight early adopters for the governments new Young Futures Hub programme.

We are looking for a committed, skilled and energetic Senior Youth Worker to take a leading role in delivering high‑quality universal youth work as part of the new Young Futures Hub (YFH) a flagship, multi‑agency programme supporting young people aged 10–19 (up to 25 with SEND) across wellbeing, crime prevention and skills development.

This role is central to ensuring that young people across Tower Hamlets have access to safe, inclusive and vibrant youth spaces—places that support their social, emotional and educational development, and contribute to reducing violence, vulnerability and exploitation in the borough.

You will directly lead a team of Youth Support Workers and oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of universal youth work sessions within the hub.

You will ensure high standards of practice, high‑quality youth engagement, and a programme of activities that is asset‑based, needs‑led, co‑produced with young people, and aligned with the youth work curriculum.

You will plan and coordinate staffing rotas, ensuring sessions are appropriately staffed and compliant with minimum ratios. Working closely with the Young Futures Hub Manager and other senior colleagues, you will take a proactive role in safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and operational compliance across all settings.

A key element of the role is ensuring that vulnerable young people—including looked‑after children, care leavers, young carers, young people with SEND, those at risk of exploitation and those known to youth justice services—can access and benefit from the universal offer.

In this pivotal role the Young Futures Hub Senior Youth Worker will:

• Lead, supervise and develop a diverse team of youth workers.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Bring initiative, creativity and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Promote inclusion, equality and the rights of young people.

Role Requirements

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in youth work, youth justice, probation or social work (SWE registered).
• Experience of working within and undertaking a lead role in delivering universal provision for young people. Experience of line managing staff and/or volunteers working across a range of a range of settings.
• Experience of establishing, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders which contributes to effectively safeguarding and supporting young people.

• Understanding of the key principals of good youth work practice, with the ability to link theory to practice
• Strong understanding and application of safeguarding practices which effectively safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti‑discriminatory practice.

Our offer

We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:

A competitive salary (£45,852 - £49,155)

• Up to 32 days annual leave rising to 36 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays
• Learning and development opportunities via my annual review scheme and supervision
• Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
• Opportunities for agile/flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme/ Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests
• Discounted gym/Costco membership
• You at Work discounts and many others

We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith & City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.

Additional Information

This is a full-time post for 12 months fixed term until 31st March 2027. There may be potential to extend beyond this annually until March 2029.

The role will be based in Haileybury Youth Centre. Core delivery hours are Wednesday to Friday 12-6pm with flexibility in working hours/days according to the programme of activity.

Application Details

• Closing date: 3rd April 2026
• Interviews: April 2026

Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. All applications should be made via our online application system; no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted.

If you require more information on the role, please contact [email protected]    

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.