Youth Practitioner

Be part of a team creating lasting change for young people at risk. In this vital role, you ll provide direct support to children aged 10-17 who are vulnerable on the UK transport network, delivering tailored interventions to address issues such as exploitation, mental health, and safety. By working closely with British Transport Police, rail industry partners, and other professionals, you ll play a critical role in identifying risks early, advocating for children, and helping them build a brighter future.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group interventions to young people.
• Conduct assessments and create tailored support plans for young people at risk.
• Collaborate with professionals, families, and young people to deliver solutions that prioritise safety and well-being.
• Raise awareness of child safeguarding in railway stations and public spaces.
• Ensure outcomes are measured and recorded using robust case management systems.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people and families through structured, trauma-informed practices.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and contextual safeguarding principles.
• A relevant qualification in youth work, social care, or similar (or equivalent experience).
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

What we offer

As well as helping some of the world s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:

• Time out. You ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
• Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
• Birthday leave and Railway Children Day . You ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
• A culture we re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
• Flexible working environment and home working. It s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!

To apply for this position, complete the application form online. We we will only accept applications using this form and not CVs, academic certificates or covering letters. Please include job title applied for in the email subject line.

Closing date: Friday 31st January at 5pm

Only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.