Opportunities to Join our Team
Assistant Youth Worker (Internship)
Salary: £27,898pa (£14.80 per hour)
Hours: Full Time (36.25 hours per week)
Contract: 1-year fixed term
Start Date: March 2026
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in the West Silvertown community? West Silvertown Foundation (WSF) is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Youth Worker to join our team for a transformative one-year internship.
This career-launching opportunity is funded by the Jack Petchey Internship Programme. You will join a cohort of 18 other interns across London and Essex, gaining access to exclusive training, professional development workshops, mentorship, and a dedicated training bursary to fuel your personal growth.
The Role
As an Assistant Youth Worker, you will work as part of the Youth team to co-design, plan and deliver youth sessions and mentoring that empowers young people to feel connected and live to their full potential. You will deliver sessions across the community, including at Britannia Village Hall and Oasis Academy Silvertown.
2 references and an enhanced DBS will be required.
Closing date: Monday 2nd February
Proposed interview dates: w/c Monday 9th February
Planned start date: From 2nd March, candidates must be available to start by Monday 23rd March.
How to Apply:
Look at the job description and then you can apply by sending your CV and a cover letter, outlining why you are suitable for the role, to recruitment@wsfroyaldocks.org by the closing date.
Funded by Jack Petchey Foundation
