Senior Youth Worker – Rapid Response Team

This is an exciting time to join Tower Hamlets Youth Service.

A key priority within the Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 is to transform and improve services for young people in the borough.  We are ambitious about ensuring that all young people in the borough have access to a diverse range of youth work opportunities and support through the delivery of a high-quality youth service, this includes:

• Rapid Response Team - detached youth work team providing a preventative and responsive approach to harm outside the home.
• Universal ‘safe spaces’ in every single ward throughout the borough where young people can stay safe, participate in positive activities and educational opportunities as well as access additional support from youth workers.
• Targeted youth support for vulnerable young people and their families.
• Commissioning of specialist youth provision for specific groups of young people and universal youth provision.

• Knowledge of current developments and of key national policy drivers, legislation and broader influences related to the role.
• Be able tp lead on day-to-day street-based youth work activity and tasking of Detached Youth Workers, ensuring coverage across identified hotspot areas and in response to emerging intelligence.
• Be able to lead on the induction, training, and development of youth workers, sessional staff, and volunteers. Provide regular reflective supervision, case management, and operational oversight for a team of youth workers. Support team members in assessing risk, planning interventions, and documenting outcomes through the youth service management system
• Understanding of the key principals of good youth work practice, with the ability to link theory to practice.
• Skilled in mediation, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches
• A strong understanding and application of safeguarding practices which effectively safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in youth work, youth justice, probation or social work.
• Experience of line managing staff and / or volunteers working across a range of settings.
  
  

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 - £50,175 to £53,319

• Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 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.

Application Details

• Closing date: 3rd November 2025
• Interviews to take place: mid to late November 2025

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 akhtar.rahim@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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.