Work for Railway Children

At Railway Children, we stand for children, their childhoods and their futures. 

Our passion and values underpin everything we do. They unite us and provide the energy and optimism that drives us to work harder and harder for the children and young people we are privileged to help.

We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.

As we embark on our new strategy, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.

Why not join us?

Railway Children is committed to safeguarding anyone who comes into contact with us and implements a range of policies to ensure only those suitable to work with vulnerable groups are employed.

Railway Children's current vacancies:

Community Engagement Worker - Yorkshire 

Salary: £32k pro rata, 0.6FTE £19,200
Department: Safeguarding on Transport (ST) UK Team 
Responsible to: Programme Manager: Safeguarding Partnerships 

We're looking for a community engagement worker to deliver our ST project in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP). 

You will be responsible for developing our community engagement work in Yorkshire as well as supporting the wider UK work, which consists of developing the Safeguarding Action Groups and encouraging members of the local rail industry to engage with our training and become part of the safety net for vulnerable young people on the network. 

The role will require working closely with BTP, station staff and employees as well as local services in the area. 

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!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has experience working with young people and families, third sector groups, local services and managing relationships with stakeholders and partners in a variety of settings. 

A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.

To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to programmejobs@railwaychildren.org.uk - 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. 

Candidates must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Closing date: Monday 28th October at 12pm

Due to the number of applications often received, 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.

Youth Practitioner

Location: Hull / East Riding
Department: UK Programme 
Responsible to: Regional Manager East 

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.

We are looking for a Youth Practitioner for our Yorkshire Project and are keen to receive applications from those living in Hull and East Riding.

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

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!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.

To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to programmejobs@railwaychildren.org.uk - 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. 

Candidates must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Closing date: Monday 14th October at 5pm

Dates for interview: First stage (online) Tuesday 22nd October 

Due to the number of applications often received, 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.

Project Team Lead

Location: Dar es Salaam / Mwanza, Tanzania
Responsible to: Project Manager
Responsible for: Project Officer and Project Assistants 

The Economic Strengthening and Livelihood Lead is responsible for guiding the implementation of youth empowerment initiatives designed to enhance the economic well-being of street-connected youth, at-risk out-of-school youth, including Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), to transition into self-sustainable and productive individuals.

This role aims to provide Programmatic leadership in youth intervention which will involve guiding and overseeing programs designed to support and positively impact young people in the programme. The ESL lead will also support in ensuring increase in young people’s savings, income, and assets, thereby improving their overall economic status and facilitating their integration into communities. By collaborating closely with government departments, Economic Strengthening and Livelihood Assistants/Officers, and community volunteer cadres, the lead will provide essential economic strengthening services.

Additionally, the position focuses on developing tailored plans that equip these young individuals with vital information and skills to promote positive behavior changes, foster leadership qualities, and cultivate entrepreneurial and vocational skills necessary for securing sustainable livelihoods. Through building and nurturing relationships with relevant stakeholders, the lead will help youth acquire a diverse range of skills, ultimately enhancing their well-being and enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.

To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz - 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: Saturday 12th October at 5pm East African Time.

Due to the number of applications often received, 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.

Project Assistant - Economic Strengthening and Livelihood

Location: Dar es Salaam / Mwanza, Tanzania
Responsible to: Project Team Lead

The Project Assistant for Economic Strengthening and Livelihood plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of street-connected youth, at-risk out-of-school youth, and young individuals transitioning into self-sustainable and productive individuals. This position focuses on providing young people with the necessary information and skills to foster positive behavior changes, develop leadership qualities, and gain entrepreneurial and vocational skills, enabling them to secure a decent livelihood.

The Project Assistant will also work on building and strengthening relationships with relevant stakeholders to equip youth with various skills, ultimately helping them improve their well-being and ability to lead fulfilling lives. The role requires flexibility to support street-connected youth, ensuring their immediate needs are met.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.

To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz - 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: Saturday 12th October at 5pm East African Time.

Due to the number of applications often received, 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.

Trustee

The role of trustees is to provide strategic direction and constructive challenge to ensure Railway Children, via its Chief Executive, delivers its goals and objectives and is managed effectively. The Trustees have duties and responsibilities under company and charity law and are entrusted with the role of ensuring that assets are properly secured and deployed. There are four board meetings per year. Trustees may be invited to serve on one of the Charity’s sub-committees, which each meet four times annually. Trustees may also be asked to advise the executive on specific issues from time to time and may be invited to attend events.

Trusteeship is unremunerated, although reasonable expenses may be claimed. The normal period of office is three years and all Trustees are eligible for reappointment at the end of their term of office. In general, Trustees serve three terms of office.

Time commitments

• Four Board meetings
• Quarterly attendance at sub-committees and attendance at RC events
• Preparation time for meetings
• We encourage Trustees to visit the work of the charity in order to broaden their knowledge of projects and to familiarise themselves with local conditions.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to jobs@railwaychildren.org.uk 

If you would like to know more about the role or the selection process, please contact Rob Capener, CEO via his Executive Assistant j.foster@railwaychildren.org.uk

Privacy notice for Job Applicants

Railway Children is aware of its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to processing your data securely and transparently. Railway Children has developed a privacy notice for job applicants that sets out, in line with GDPR, the types of data that we collect and hold on you as a job applicant. It also sets out how we use that information, how long we keep it for and other relevant information about your data. A full version of the privacy notice can be downloaded below.