Come work for a diverse, vibrant, growing children's charity supporting some of the most disadvantaged children in London to transform their mental health via joy, adventure and the outdoors We're looking for someone a bit special who believes in the deep potential of children who are not thriving elsewhere in life. Were looking for experience, passion, energy and the drive to go the extra mile on these young peoples behalf. The position is a dual role. Youll join as one of two dedicated Youth Workers and will lead on a portion of Free to Be Kids year-round follow-on support for vulnerable young people who we have already engaged via our Thrive Outside residentials. Crucially, a core aspect of the role will be leading an average of 8-10 of our residential projects across each year - working on the ground with the children, leading the volunteers, and helping make the projects special, safe, and transformative for vulnerable young people, many of whom have complex needs. Youll be joining a small staff team of 8, supplemented by a vibrant and committed group of volunteers. Attendance at approximately 8-10 five-six night residential projects per year outside London is a core component of this role. For a powerful sense of what we do and why we do it, watch our 2 minute intro video https://bit.ly/ASummaryOfOurWork On offer to the right candidate: Salary: Circa £29,000-£34,000, dependent on experience. Hours: Fulltime: 37.5 hours per week. Essential attendance on at c.8-10 residential projects a year. Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays and up to 13 additional pre-set discretionary reward days in September and during the Christmas period. Other benefits: 4% employer pension contribution paid on full base salary, rising by 1% per year of service, up to a maximum of 6%, hybrid working, office with great transport links, flexible working (outside core hours), employee reward scheme, a tight-knit effective team with great morale. Based: Hybrid our small office in Waterloo, London. Hybrid working is well established with the majority of the team splitting time around 50:50 between the office and home. To start: Ideally, February 2025. Who were looking for: Our next Youth Work hero. You'll be fun, active, energised, deeply experienced in work with young people with complex needs, and looking to join an organisation you can believe in and who in return will believe and invest in you. Youll have multiple years experience working alongside young people who might struggle in other settings and will be used to dealing with a range of challenging behaviours and complex support needs, ideally including mental health support needs,with a good understanding of safeguarding. Youll have the flexibility to work away from home on up to 10 week-long residential projects per year. Ideally, youll also have experience of leading projects for children whether residential or non-residential. Experience of working on or leading residentials projects themselves is not required but may be an advantage. We are a small, vibrant, friendly staff team of 8, growing to 9 by the summer, supported by a committed volunteer base of around 200. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from those who can help us represent the lived experiences of our children through their own lived experience or background. To apply: See full Job Description & Person Specification on our websitehttps://freetobekids.org.uk/work-for-us/ Selection Process and Timeline: Selection will be viatwostage interview.As there is only a short turnaround from application closure on 5thJanuary to 1ststage interviews 8th-9thJanuary, we will assess applications and offer interview slots throughout the window. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you need to wait till the closing date to submit. 1ststage interviews: Weds 8th Thurs 9thJanuary(virtual) 2ndstage final interviews: Monday 13thJanuary(in-person, London Waterloo) Please hold interview dates as alternates dates are unlikely to be available. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and existing right to work in the UK. If you have any questions about the role, you can contact us by email and wed be happy to arrange a chat over the phone.We look forward to hearing from you ADZN1_UKTJ