We are looking to sell our Pawson St building to better deliver our vision of reaching young people across many communities in Bradford through locally based community hubs. Selling the building will also enable us to be more efficient with costs and therefore invest more into direct work with young people. e:merge moved into […]
New Job Opportunities
YOUTH WORKERS Part Time (flexible) – 2 roles available of between 8 and 25 hours per week Location – South West London Salary -£20,168 – £22,267 FTE (inc. London Allowance) We are looking for youth workers to deliver and be jointly responsible for a diverse programme of youth work activities. They will be able to establish […]
A bit of sad news…
After 8 years of working with young people on and around the Patmore Estate, our Development and SW London Director Kerry Astin, is leaving e:merge and the work of FAST. Kerry has done an amazing job founding FAST, leading the day to day work, overseeing the team and contributing her leadership abilities to e:merge more widely. She will […]
Youth Worker Stories
STORY 001 Emily Brierley, 24, Apprentice Youth Worker A full-time worker since September 2016, a volunteer since 2008 and a young person since 2001-2008 We asked Emily about what she loves about her job, why she does it, what’s the toughest situation she has been in as a youth worker & much more. Here’s what […]
Raising the Bar
In December four members of staff will become ‘Champions’ in each of the below areas. We have recognised that we need to raise our voice more on the issues that the young people we work with face. The Champions will campaign, advocate and update all staff and supporters on specific issues and news related to […]
From Interns to Apprentices
Over the past couple of years, e:merge has provided an internship programme. Young people from our communities would take a year of their time to work with us, gain experience and consider their future. It has been a huge privilege to see young people grow and thrive with responsibility and opportunity. This September, we took the next […]
Getting to know Sasha
We love our team! People are vitally important to everything that happens at e:merge and we are massively proud of all our staff. Here is your chance to learn a little bit more about the people who make e:merge so great. Name: Sasha Gay Smith Role: Youth Worker, FAST London Where are you from? South West London How long […]
Getting to know Andy
We love our team! People are vitally important to everything that happens at e:merge and we are massively proud of all our staff. Here is your chance to learn a little bit more about the people who make e:merge so great. Name: Andy Sykes Role: Bradford Director Where are you from? Huddersfield, but I’ve lived in 7 other cities, and […]