Lead Youth Worker – Forward Vision Club (Jamie Simpson Trust)
Forward Vision Club is launching a new youth programme in Derby. It is seeking an experienced Lead Youth Worker to coordinate and deliver high-quality sessions for young people aged 8–18 who need positive role models, safe relationships, and opportunities to grow.
Rooted in the values of the Jamie Simpson Trust, the Club focuses on:
- Early intervention and prevention
- Emotional safety
- Community connection and belonging
- Youth voice, leadership, and aspiration
It is anticipated that the Forward Vision Club will meet once a week on a Tuesday evening for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for young people aged 8-11. Followed by a second weekly session on Wednesday or Thursday evening for young people aged 12-15, with the potential to expand to a third evening if needed for teenagers aged 16-18.
You can read more about the Club in the Forward Vision Club booklet and Forward Vision Club flyer.
Job Overview:
The Club is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to support and empower young people. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting personal, social, and educational development, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and positive life skills. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early-intervention youth work and confident in leading a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build positive, professional relationships with young people and families
- Ensure that safeguarding, risk management, and incident reporting are followed
- Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of weekly youth sessions
- Lead pre‑session briefings and post‑session debriefs
- Develop structured activities that build life skills, confidence, and well-being
- Ensure sessions are inclusive, strengths‑based, and responsive to young people’s needs
- Coordinate trips, workshops, and guest facilitators
- Support the planning and delivery of the end-of-programme residential experience
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and external agencies
- Maintain accurate records and reports of sessions and progress
- Work collaboratively with local partners and community organisations
- Support young people in setting and achieving personal goals
- Supervise youth workers, sessional staff, and volunteers
- Support staff development through coaching and reflective practice
- Contribute to the recruitment and induction of new team members
Essential Criteria:
- Youth work qualification or relevant training
- Significant experience working with young people in youth, community, or education settings
- Experience leading sessions or supporting a team
- First Aid training
- Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach
- Ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds
- Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
- Full driving licence
Desirable Criteria:
- Mental Health training
- Experienced minibus driver
What They Offer:
- Supportive, values-driven team culture
- Opportunities to shape a new Derby-based youth programme
- Ongoing training and development
- A meaningful role with real impact
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and the application form outlining your suitability for the role to: info@thejamiesimpsontrust.org
Assessment Methods
- Application form / CV
- Interview
- Practical task or scenario-based questions
- References
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