Unleash Potential: Youth Worker (Site Leader) at
Urban Promise UK & St Chad’s Church
Department: After School Programmes
Fixed Term: 3 years with a hope to extend, subject to further funding.
Working Location: Hybrid: Some work from home, some on site at St Chad’s (RM6 6JH)
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000
The role requires working hours of Monday 2-8 PM (inc. St Chad’s Youth Group), Tuesday 2-6 PM, Wednesday 2-6 PM, Thursday 2-6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-1 PM plus additional hours for planning and meetings.
About Urban Promise UK (UPUK): Igniting Futures in Chadwell Heath
At Urban Promise UK, we’re not just running programmes; we’re sparking a movement, with a mission to empower young people to break down barriers, seize opportunities, and become the visionary leaders who transform their community. Through our Student Leader Programme (for teens) and After School Club (for primary school age kids), we equip young people with the spiritual, academic, and personal tools to thrive. This isn’t just about after-school care; it’s about building a brighter future, one young life at a time, inspired by our faith in Christ.
Over the past 3 years we have built a thriving community in Marks Gate, Dagenham. Now we are thrilled to have been invited to set up a new site and programmes in St Chad’s Church, Chadwell Heath. This new Youth Worker role is the first step in building these programmes and community at this new site, with support from our established site in Marks Gate.
About St Chad’s Church: A Growing Hub of Youth & Community
St. Chad’s Church in Chadwell Heath (RM6 6JH) is a community-focused church whose outreach efforts are aimed at addressing the effects of poverty on local families, children, and the elderly. Guided by the borough’s health and wellbeing strategy, they provide holistic support through various programmes, including a Pre-School, a youth club, and services for recovering addicts. The church, which serves an average of nearly 350 people weekly, offers both overtly Christian and secular activities, all designed to build relationships and help residents thrive.
The Role: Your Chance to Make a Difference
We’re seeking a passionate Youth Worker to bridge two incredible communities: Urban Promise UK and St Chad’s Church. You’ll be at the heart of our Student Leader programme, mentoring teens, championing their academic growth, and empowering them as they contribute to our after-school club and kitchen. If you can think on your feet, juggle multiple tasks with a smile, and inspire young minds in a fast-paced environment, this is for you!
You’ll also be a driving force during our Easter and Summer Holiday Clubs, leading planning sessions, delivering dynamic training, and orchestrating exciting trips that create unforgettable memories for teens.
As Site Leader at St Chad’s, you will be instrumental in establishing a new community and presence for UPUK and setting the tone and culture for this new site. We will train you in the Urban Promise approach and culture, supporting you as you build confidence in our model and working alongside you as you lead the site team.
Crucially, your role extends to the wider youth community. As the Youth Worker for St Chad’s Church, you’ll lead engaging Bible studies and shared meals on Monday evenings, and inspire the young people during Sunday morning services. You’ll be instrumental in fostering one cohesive, vibrant youth community, where all young people feel connected and empowered.
This unique dual role requires a dynamic individual who can seamlessly adapt between a charity and church setting, always striving to strengthen the bonds and serve the young people who often belong to both. Are you ready to shape lives and build a unified, thriving youth community in Chadwell Heath?
Your Mission: What You’ll Achieve
Forge powerful relationships with each Student Leader and their families, offering crucial support and guidance.
Unlock academic and vocational excellence, helping students realise their full potential and supporting them with their weekly tuition sessions.
Be a spiritual anchor, providing unwavering support and guidance to students and their families.
Lead by Example, having oversight of the site team of staff and volunteers, ensuring that our site in Chadwell Heath runs smoothly.
Represent Urban Promise by being the go-to person for UPUK in Chadwell Heath.
Reporting & Requirements
You’ll empower: Student Leaders/Junior Student Leaders, Site staff and volunteers.
You’ll report to: UPUK Co-Directors and Vicar of St Chad’s Church
Must-Haves: There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a Christian. An Enhanced DBS check will also be required.
Closing Date: Thursday 13th November – 5pm
Invitation to Interview: Friday 14th November
On-Site Interviews: 20th-27th November