Youth Action Alliance

2 job(s) at Youth Action Alliance

Youth Action Alliance
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overall Purpose of the Role Youth Action Alliance (YAA) is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and values-driven Support Youth Worker to support the delivery of two key strands of our youth offer: the Girls Project and the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This is a varied and rewarding role combining hands-on youth work with project support, centred on empowering young people aged (and up to 24 where appropriate). The post holder will work directly with girls and young people from diverse communities, supporting their personal development, wellbeing, confidence, and ability to use their voice to influence positive change in their communities. Working within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, the Support Youth Worker will help deliver innovative programmes that promote life skills, female empowerment, youth voice, and meaningful participation, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of both projects. About the Projects Girls Project (Wednesday and Thursday) The Girls Project supports girls aged , focusing on life skills, wellbeing, confidence-building, and female empowerment. The programme provides safe spaces for girls to explore identity, build resilience, and access mentoring, advice, and signposting to additional support services. Youth Advisory Board (YAB) (Friday) The Youth Advisory Board is a group of young people aged who act as advisors to Youth Action Alliance. YAB members amplify youth voice across YAA s work, contribute to decision-making, attend meetings and events, lead consultations, and develop skills in leadership, communication, and civic engagement.
Youth Action Alliance
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overall Purpose of the Role Youth Action Alliance (YAA) exists to support the personal and social development of young people in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, helping them build resilience, confidence, and skills for the present while shaping positive futures. We are seeking an experienced, values-driven male youth worker to lead the Staying Connected & Boys Project. This is a key role combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, focused on engaging boys and young men aged (up to 21, subject to funding) who may be facing multiple challenges. The post holder will design, deliver, and grow a high-quality, trauma-informed programme that provides safe, trusted spaces through weekly group sessions, one-to-one mentoring, targeted interventions, education attainment, Advice, guidance, and signposting, Off site trips, enrichment activities, and holiday provision. The role supports young people to remain connected to education, training, positive relationships, and their wider community, while playing a central role in shaping YAA s youth offer and driving meaningful, lasting change.