Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
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18-06-2025
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Job Description
1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for the delivery and development of youth work sessions within local universal safe spaces designed for young people aged 11 19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities).
The postholder will work to support young people s personal social emotional and educational development promote wellbeing and empower them to make positive life choices.
The position forms part of a wider offer to reduce youth vulnerability violence and exploitation by providing inclusive supportive environments and access to trusted adults.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Establish and maintain positive voluntary relationships with young people through one-to-one and group work.
Plan deliver and evaluate inclusive youth sessions off-site activities and residentials to support holistic development.
Engage young people in discussions around risk safety and wellbeing encouraging positive decision-making.
Signpost and refer young people to appropriate universal targeted or specialist services.
Support young people in shaping the services they access through meaningful participation and co-production.
Model inclusive anti-discriminatory practice and foster an environment that promotes equality respect and social justice.
Apply restorative approaches to manage behaviour reinforce boundaries and promote a safe setting.
Perform practical duties such as opening and closing youth spaces and upholding health and safety protocols.
Contribute to ongoing service planning staff meetings and workforce development initiatives.
Keep up to date with youth work policy legislation and good practice ensuring this is embedded in delivery.
Maintain accurate timely case records and contribute to performance monitoring quality assurance and incident reporting.
Support young people in achieving accredited outcomes and building life skills.
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies promoting a joined-up approach to youth support.
Skills/Experience:
Understanding of issues affecting young people particularly those from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
Sound knowledge of youth work principles safeguarding and confidentiality.
A recognised Level 2 Youth Work qualification or willingness to gain this during the probationary period.
Experience of engaging with young people individually and in groups fostering trust and sustained involvement.
Ability to design and facilitate engaging developmental activities based on young people s needs.
Experience of managing challenging behaviour and maintaining safe inclusive environments.
Competence in building partnerships with other youth services and professionals.
Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.
Capacity to use creativity and innovation to engage and support young people effectively.
Commitment to inclusion equality diversity and involving young people in service design and delivery.
Proficient in the use of digital tools and systems for record keeping and communication.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 18/06/2025 @17:00.
The position requires an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List (Child and Adult Workforce).
Part-time role - 18 Hr/week.
Understanding of issues affecting young people, particularly those from diverse and disadvantaged communities. Sound knowledge of youth work principles, safeguarding, and confidentiality. A recognised Level 2 Youth Work qualification or willingness to gain this during the probationary period. Experience of engaging with young people individually and in groups, fostering trust and sustained involvement. Ability to design and facilitate engaging, developmental activities based on young people s needs. Experience of managing challenging behaviour and maintaining safe, inclusive environments. Competence in building partnerships with other youth services and professionals. Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences. Capacity to use creativity and innovation to engage and support young people effectively. Commitment to inclusion, equality, diversity, and involving young people in service design and delivery. Proficient in the use of digital tools and systems for record keeping and communication.
Employment Type
Full Time
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