Youth Social Action Co-ordinatorLondon, SW1PAbout UsWe are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.We are now looking for a Youth Social Action Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, based in London, working Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.The Benefits- Salary of £38,000 per annum- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution (salary exchange available)- Cycle to work scheme- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay- Life assurance/death in service benefit- Employee Assistance Programme- Eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses- Reward Gateway discounts on products and servicesThis is an exciting opportunity for a proven youth worker with an excellent grasp of community work to join our leading Diocese and help shape meaningful social action work with young adults.You’ll have the chance to support young people to get involved in practical action in their local communities, positively impacting everyone involved, whilst developing your skills and professional capacity.What’s more, this is a newly created role thanks to a generous benefactor, demonstrating how supportive our community is and offering real scope to make a visible impact.So, if you want to play a meaningful part in empowering young adults through parish-based social action, read on and apply today!The RoleAs a Youth Social Action Co-ordinator, you will lead and develop social action activities for young adults aged 18–34 across the Diocese.Specifically, you will work with parishes and Catholic charitable organisations to increase engagement across the 18-34 demographic in social action that supports local initiatives and responds to real community needs. Encouraging and supporting individuals to get involved in volunteering and social outreach work, you will research and promote initiatives, develop practical resources and help embed social action within parish life. Additionally, you will work closely with the Caritas Westminster team and diocesan partners, forging relationships and ties that will support your work.About YouTo be considered as a Youth Social Action Co-ordinator, you will need:- First-hand experience in a mission-centred young adult community or movement- Enthusiasm for developing youth engagement within the Church- An understanding of parish-based mission and community outreach- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills- An organised, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team- A strong level of IT literacyThe closing date for this role is Monday 9th February 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Friday 20th February 2026.Other organisations may call this role Youth Engagement Co-ordinator, Social Action Co-ordinator, Community Outreach Worker, Community Project Co-ordinator, Youth Development Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker, or Youth Development Officer.Webrecruit and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to make a difference as a Youth Social Action Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
