Working or volunteering at Unitas means more than just a role, it means being part of a movement that is transforming young lives across North London. Every youth worker, volunteer, and team member contributes to creating a safe, inspiring, and supportive environment where young people can thrive.
Unitas is nothing without our people. We are blessed with an incredible team of paid and voluntary staff and we are always looking to bring talented, passionate people onto our team.
We’re always looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team. Whether you’re a youth worker, fundraiser, or part of our operations staff, a career at Unitas means helping young people unlock their potential every single day.
Whether you can give an hour a week or a few evenings a month, your time has the power to make a lasting difference and you’ll play a central role in transforming young people’s lives.
Sessional Youth Worker - Health and Wellbeing
Contract: Sessional
Location: Unitas, Barnet Youth Zone | 76 Montrose Avenue | Edgware | London | HA8 0DT
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts per hour.
Hours: Up to 12 hours a week - Tuesday PM and Saturday PM
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people through engaging health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty focused activities within a youth setting. You will help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access positive support.
The role will involve working directly with young people during evening and weekend sessions, delivering fun and educational activities while helping to build strong, trusted relationships.
Full Time Vacancies
Contract: Salaried
We currently have no full-time vacancies available. However, we’re always keen to connect with talented people who share our passion for supporting young people. If you’re interested in working with us, please get in touch at recruitment@unitasyouthzone.org
Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen
Contract: Sessional
Location: Unitas Youth Zone, 76 Montrose Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0DT
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts
Hours: Up to 10 hours per week. Tuesday PM and Friday PM
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions.
You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive.
Sessional Youth Worker - Sports Hall and Football
Contract: Sessional
Location: Unitas Youth Zone, 76 Montrose Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0DT
Salary: £13.85 per hour. Saturday evening premium is £15.42 per hour
Hours: Up to 15.5 hours a week. Evenings and weekends
Sport and Fitness, alongside the Arts and Youth Work, are at the heart of Unitas’s programme for young people. The sports and outdoor programme at Unitas are wide-ranging and as a member of the Sports team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme of adventurous activities that will be challenging, stimulating, fun, engaging and developmental. You will be involved in teaching the fundamentals of a single sport, or range of sports activities to young people, as well as facilitating taster sessions, competitions and challenges which build young people’s engagement, skills, and fitness levels. You will coach and develop teams and support volunteer sports coaches.
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Unitas Youth Zone was named Charity of the Year at The Barnet Group Community Awards 2024
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Every role at Unitas helps change young lives – But don't just take our word for it....
JOINING A TEAM THAT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE THRIVE
“I found the onboarding process smooth and straightforward, with plenty of support from management during my first few weeks. Everyone has been welcoming, approachable, and happy to help, which made settling into the role much easier. It’s a positive and well-organised workplace, and it’s clear that everyone is passionate about making a real difference for young people. I’m really pleased to be part of the team.”
Sessional Staff Member
BEING PART OF THE DIFFERENCE
“There is something incredibly special about Unitas. It’s a welcoming, joyful environment that inspires you to flourish, and I feel so fortunate to contribute to this community.”
Sessional Staff Member
