Job Description

Position: Youth Worker (HOUSE Project)

Date Posted: 2026-10-13T15:00:00

Location: Cowden, Kent, GB, TN8 7, Any

Employer: West Kent Housing Association

Application Deadline: 2026-11-12T17:05:16.327

Job Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. Working as part of our team, you'll help deliver a programme that supports young people aged 10-19 (up to 24 for those with disabilities) to develop life skills, improve their wellbeing and achieve their potential. You'll enjoy building relationships and engaging with young people, helping them grow in confidence and overcome challenges. You'll be approachable, reliable and able to support young people and their families during times of change. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, open to new ideas and genuinely committed to helping young people succeed. Please see the attached job description for full details of the role.

About Us

At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us in how we do things, including delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning. Equally important is working hard and having fun.

Benefits

We offer a great package including a generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package (which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure), paid time off to volunteer, and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.

Location and Hours

You will be based at HOUSE, which operates from the Eden Centre in Edenbridge. Working hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, and Fridays from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.

Application Information

We will only consider applications with a full CV and completed application form.

Advert Closing Date: 9am on 30 October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026

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HOUSE Project Youth Worker (£25,877.80 full-time salary, £8,392.80 actual salary, 12 hours per week) Job Role This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. Working as part of our team, you'll help deliver a programme that supports young people aged 10-19 (up to 24 for those with disabilities) to develop life skills, improve their wellbeing and achieve their potential. You'll enjoy building relationships and engaging with young people, helping them grow in confidence and overcome challenges. You'll be approachable, reliable and able to support young people and their families during times of change. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, open to new ideas and genuinely committed to helping young people succeed. Please see the attached job description for full details of the role. About Us At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it
special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises , working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun. Benefits We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package. Location and Hours You will be based at HOUSE which runs from the Eden Centre in Edenbridge Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4.30pm to 8.30pm and Fridays 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Application Information We will only consider applications with a full CV and completed application form. Advert Closing Date: 9am on 30 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026 TPBN1_UKTJ

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