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...
We are looking for an Adult’s Social Worker to join a Forensic Community Outreach Team.
Do not apply for this position if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This service works with service users involved in the justice system that are dealing with mental health concerns who have been or are due to be discharged from hospital. Carrying out discharge processes, safeguarding enquires, extensive risk assessment and care plans is key in this team. Having a strength-based practice and promoting positive change in peoples lives is key to the success of this role and team. This is an NHS MDT team and so functions and processes will follow this way of working.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a mental health, hospital or forensic setting post qualification is essential in this position. Having knowledge and experience in criminal justice, discharge processes or CoP work lends very well to the success of this role.
What's on offer?
£34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Oyster card offered
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
Parking available/ nearby
Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within mental health work
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
0118 948 5555 / 07587031097....Read more...