Railway Children careers
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.
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!
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Railway Children's current vacancies:
Youth Practitioner (London)
Location: We are interested in applications from people living in Croydon, Lewisham and Greenwich.
Responsible to: Regional Manager East
Department: UK Programme
The role of youth practitioner in London will work as part of a dynamic team delivering our UK Programme, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and the UK rail industry. You'll also provide direct support to children aged 10-17 identified as vulnerable, and work with rail industry partners to reduce risks to young people on the rail network.
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.
Closing date: Monday Friday 24th February at 5pm
First stage online interviews set for Monday 3rd March.
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.

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Youth Practitioner (Yorkshire)
Location: We are interested in people living in South Yorkshire - specifically Sheffield or Rotherham.
Responsible to: Regional Manager East
Department: UK Programme
The role of youth practitioner in Yorkshire will work as part of a dynamic team delivering our UK Programme, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and the UK rail industry. You'll also provide direct support to children aged 10-17 identified as vulnerable, and work with rail industry partners to reduce risks to young people on the rail network.
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.
Closing date: Monday Friday 24th February at 5pm
First stage online interviews set for Wednesday 5th March
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.

Download to find out more about the role, requirements and working for Railway Children as a Youth Practitioner.

Download when applying to any role within the Programmes department of our organisation. Please type in the spaces provided and answer as fully as possible.
Privacy notice for Job Applicants
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