Youth Worker – Slough
Youth Worker – Community Outreach & Crime Prevention 📍 Slough 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 £28,000 rising to £32,000
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Worker to join our growing team in Slough, supporting disadvantaged young people and helping reduce youth-related crime and anti-social behaviour within the local community.
You will work with young people facing challenges such as school exclusion, gang influence, family difficulties, and exploitation, providing mentoring, guidance, and early intervention support.
Key Responsibilities
Engage and support vulnerable young people in community and outreach settings
Deliver targeted interventions focused on crime reduction and positive outcomes
Build trusting relationships through mentoring and youth engagement
Support young people into education, training, and employment opportunities
Liaise with partner agencies including schools, youth offending teams, and social services
Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times
Maintain professional records and progress reports
Essential Requirements
Proven experience working with young people in a youth work or support setting
Strong understanding of issues affecting disadvantaged youth
Experience in crime reduction, diversion, or behavioural intervention work
Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and professionally
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary with progression opportunities
Permanent full-time role
Ongoing training and career development
Meaningful work supporting local young people and communities
Please apply with your CV and a short supporting statement detailing your relevant experience in youth work and crime reduction initiatives.....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local authority who are looking to increase their staff team in a four bed home based in Tiverton.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker to join on a permanent full time basis.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£31,000 starting (this includes salary plus sleep ins)Job security with the local councilFully funded qualifications and trainingPublic Sector benefits packageExcellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homesLevel 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.Driving license and vehicle - EssentialFor more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Smeeth, Kent.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£33,00 - £36,000 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week)
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Newark on Trent.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£33,00 - £36,000 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week)
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
We are currently seeking an experienced Locum Senior Social Worker to join a Hospital Team.
Do not apply unless you hold a recognised Social Work qualification and a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Hyper-Acute and Acute unit. Working across a Youth Ward and a Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, the position plays a key role in supporting complex stroke patients through discharge and rehabilitation pathways.
Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Therapy Assistants, contribute to high-quality patient care and safe discharge planning.
Duties will include attending safeguarding and family meetings, supporting discharge planning, and providing specialist social care guidance to both patients and professionals.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have strong experience within hospital-based social work, complex discharge planning, and multidisciplinary team working.
Confidence working within fast-paced acute settings and supporting patients and families through challenging transitions is key to the success of this role. Knowledge of The Care Act, safeguarding, housing, benefits advice, and community support pathways is essential.
What’s on Offer?
£34.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payments options available also)Hybrid working arrangementSpecialist hospital-based opportunitySupportive and experienced MDT environmentOpportunity to work within a leading Stroke Unit serviceOngoing locum contract
For More Information
Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07553 040465....Read more...
