Youth Engagement Worker
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Youth Engagement Worker
24127 pro rata per annum benefits Bath Parttime
Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026 4 days per week (30 hours)
Your Creativity. Their Growth. Better Futures.
Every day young people who have experienced homelessness need more than just housingthey need opportunities to develop skills confidence and community connections. As our Youth Engagement Worker youll design and deliver engaging programmes that transform lives helping vulnerable young people build the foundations for independent living and future success.
This job is about unlocking potential. Youll work across our Pathways and Foyer services creating meaningful activities and workshops for 1625yearolds who are developing their independent living skills. Through engaging activities and strong community partnerships youll help young people overcome barriers to education employment and wellbeing while building the confidence they need to thrive beyond supported housing.
Picture yourself as the key person who opens doors to new possibilities. Your passion for supporting young people will create vibrant communities within our services and equip residents with the practical and social skills needed for their next steps in life.
What youll be doing
- Youll split your 4 days per week between The Foyer (for 1825 year olds) and Pathways (for 1621 year olds with medium to high support needs)
- Youll design and deliver structured workshops covering employment education independent living skills wellbeing and community building
- Youll work two evenings per week until 7pm alternating between Thursday free food events at The Foyer and engagement activities at Pathways
- Youll build relationships with partners employers charities and educational institutions to create opportunities for residents
- Youll continue and expand the Youth Power Project ensuring young peoples voices inform services and Curos strategic priorities
- Youll collaborate with Curos Resident Engagement team to consult with young people on topics affecting their lives
- Youll gather outcome data and use insights to continuously improve your programme offerings
What youll get in return
Beyond a salary of 24127 pro rata and the opportunity to make a transformational difference in young peoples lives youll get:
- 26 days annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years
- Your birthday off as an extra holiday
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Flexible benefits including the ability to buy additional leave gym membership Health Cash Plan
- Perks at Work giving you access to thousands of discounts
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing
More about you
Were looking for someone with creativity passion and genuine care for supporting young people who have experienced homelessness to build positive futures.
Essential:
- Experience working with vulnerable young people
- Creative ability to design engaging activities that build practical skills
- Understanding of youth homelessness issues
- Strong communication and partnershipbuilding skills
- Experience working collaboratively with service users
- Ability to motivate and inspire young people
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local education and employment opportunities
- Experience in traumainformed environments
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Skills in outcomes reporting and data analysis
- Background in youth work or community development
About Curo
Were a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. Were proud to be among the UKs top 100 companies to work for and the 5th best housing association nationwide.
We acknowledge the unique challenges and discrimination faced by people from marginalised communities in accessing housing and support services. We understand that experiences of homelessness are deeply impacted by these systemic barriers. Thats why we actively work to recruit team members who have lived experience or deep understanding of these communities and can passionately advocate for those navigating these difficult circumstances.
We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled LGBTQ from ethnic minority backgrounds and from our Curo customers.
Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview please contact our recruitment team at
About Curo
Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes that help people find security and stability and a positive future. Were one of the largest housing associations in the South West and an expanding house builder using our profits to create more affordable housing in our communities.
Our values are at the core of how we work. We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and recognise their sense of pride in the work they do to support our customers.
Were proud to say that since 2016 we have been ranked by Best Companies as being in the UKs top 75 Large Companies to work for. Were also listed in the top 10 best housing associations to work for in the country and among the top 25 best companies to work for in the South West!
One more thing
We provide homes and services to a community that is diverse. We recognise that we need to do more to ensure that the colleagues in our organisation better reflect and understand the community we serve and for that reason we particularly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are a recognised disability confident employer and we have also signed up to the Social Housing AntiRacism Pledge (SHARP). We guarantee to interview all disabled black or minority ethnic applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview then please email our recruitment team at and we will be happy to help.
Benefits
Birthday leave
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Employment Type
Part-Time
