Youth and Community Practitioner

Youth and Community Practitioner Location: Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9QX | Hours: 37.5 per week | Contract: Permanent | Salary: £23,810 - £26,444 per annum | Reference: 0525 Job Description Inspire are seeking a Youth and Community Practitioner to work as part of a frontline team to deliver quality work which engages young people, through informal learning opportunities that provide support, direction and empower participants to achieve their potential. This role requires you to work across schools and local settings, including open‑access sessions, one‑to‑one support, group work in schools, detached work and holiday programmes. You will build purposeful, trusting relationships with young people, supporting their social, emotional, physical and educational development while helping them set goals and access the right support. You will lead on creating safe, engaging opportunities that enable young people to influence decisions, develop skills, and take an active role in their community. You will work to clear programme targets, uphold professional standards and safeguarding requirements, and maintain strong partnerships with families, schools and local organisations. Responsibilities Deliver youth and community work sessions (e.g., drop‑ins, mobile work, 1‑to‑1s, assemblies), including holiday club programmes (including evening work and possible weekends). Provide individual mentoring and support in schools and community settings. Help young people set and work towards appropriate goals. Support young people’s social, emotional, physical and educational development, building their skills, confidence and decision‑making abilities. Empower and signpost young people through one‑to‑one and group work, helping them overcome challenges and access additional support. Plan and take part in community projects and programmes that enable young people to express themselves, raise concerns and explore future options. Champion youth voices, ensuring young people influence decision‑making, programme delivery and opportunities for leadership. Build and maintain strong local networks, acting as a key point of contact for young people, families, partners and community organisations. Ensure safe, high‑quality delivery, including managing behaviour, maintaining resources, recording data, supervising staff and volunteers and following safeguarding, health and safety and data protection guidelines. Benefits An extra day of annual leave for each year of dedicated service. A competitive salary that recognises your skills and dedication. Free spaces for your dependents at our holiday clubs, providing peace of mind for working parents. Free car parking at our centres for easy access to the workplace. And most importantly you’ll be making a real difference every day. How To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter to Jackie Partridge, Head of Services by email at jackiep@inspirecharityuk.org. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. Closing Date 1pm, 2 January 2026. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe in equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness and providing a positive workplace for all. Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr