Youth Worker  

Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Full-time Term-time (Term time Only)

Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 3.30pm Friday
Competitive daily rate – based on experience

Are you someone who young people naturally look up to? Do you have the resilience, presence, and leadership skills to guide and support young people?

UCM are looking for confident and committed Youth Workers to join a dynamic PRU-based in the borough of Wandsworth, helping to engage, motivate, and support students—particularly those who respond best to strong, relatable role models.

This is a great opportunity for someone with natural authority, a mentoring mindset, and a passion for making a real difference in young people’s lives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building strong, trusted relationships with students
• Supporting behaviour, attendance, and emotional wellbeing
• Planning and leading lessons on a 1:1 basis, alongside the support of qualified teachers
• Acting as a positive role model within the school community
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies
• Creating a safe, encouraging space where students can thrive

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people (in schools, sports, youth work, or mentoring)
• A confident, calm, and consistent presence
• Strong interpersonal skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Someone who young people can connect with and respect
• A team player who’s reliable, flexible, and committed
• An Enhanced DBS ideally registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

If you're ready to step up and make a difference, we want to hear from you.
This role is ideal for ex-athletes, mentors, teaching assistants, youth workers, or anyone with a passion for helping young people succeed.