• Closing date:
    09 November 2025
  • Department
    Children’s Social Care & Social Work
  • Salary
    £7,572 - £7,902.75 per annum
  • Vacancy type
    Permanent
  • Hours per week
    9
  • About the role

  • We are offering a part-time opportunity to join our Universal Offer – Hillingdon Youth Offer, working 9 hours per week as part of our Southwest Locality Team.

    Our Universal Offer runs throughout the year and across the borough, providing a wide range of youth work activities and opportunities for children and young people. The work pattern includes evening and weekend sessions, as well as occasional residential work, to meet the needs of our communities.

    As a Programme Delivery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, consistent youth work through locality-based, detached, outreach, and accredited programmes. You’ll work closely with statutory, community, and voluntary partners to create safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces that encourage personal and social development, help young people make informed choices, and promote respect and understanding of diversity.

    This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a creative, dynamic, and supportive team that makes a real difference in the lives of Hillingdon’s young residents.

    About you

    We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children and young people, with a positive, holistic, and empowering approach to youth work.

    You’ll have experience of engaging with young people in community, education, or youth settings, whether formally or informally, and a strong understanding of the challenges young people face today.

    You’ll bring energy, empathy, and creativity to your work, and be comfortable engaging with diverse groups, including those who are hard to reach or vulnerable.

    No specific qualification is required, training will be provided as part of your induction. A willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to supporting young people’s growth and wellbeing is essential.

    The ideal candidate will:

    • Have experience in community development or youth engagement

    • Be able to engage and support diverse groups and individuals

    • Be passionate about empowering children and young people

    • Be confident in planning, delivering, and evaluating activities and interventions

    • Have excellent communication, listening, and organisational skills

    • Be able to build strong partnerships across organisations and communities

    • Be proactive, compassionate, and approachable

    • Be reliable, respectful, and polite

    • Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

    • Be flexible to meet the needs of children, young people, and partners

    Why join us?

    At Hillingdon, we’re proud to support young people to reach their potential. As part of the Universal Youth Offer, you’ll help shape meaningful experiences that inspire confidence, creativity, and connection. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment that values innovation and inclusion.

  • About us

  • We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. 
     
    Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: 
     
    • Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
    • 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. 
    • Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
    • Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
    • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
    • Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
    • Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
    • Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
    • Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.  
    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. 
     
    The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. 
     
    Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success. 
     
    Recruitment Information

    Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. 

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

    Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

    In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 
     
    • Enhanced DBS Check
    • 5 years of Referencing 

    Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. 

    It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

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