As a District Youth and Community Worker, you will take ownership and accountability for defined areas of the work programme but will also work flexibly across internal and external teams to support delivery of youth provision in other areas. You will plan and deliver commissioned youth activities and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners and help others to achieve. You will develop new approaches, based on sound evidence and creative thinking, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for young people and their communities; you will be both proactive and responsive, combining energy and enthusiasm with the tenacity and drive to see things through.
The District Youth and Community Worker will work with young people and their communities to:
Work closely with the Senior Youth and Community Worker to help young people and the community to develop the skills and capacity to design and deliver youth provision in their community
Have supervisory responsibility for the Youth and Community Workers within a hub area
Make contact and establish relationships with young people and their communities
Ensure the ‘voice’ of young people is heard in the design and delivery of effective youth work provision
Encourage and enable young people to participate in a range of educational and personally challenging activities
Ensure access to information and personal support, which enables young people to develop the confidence and skills to become creative, active and critical participants in the wider community
Manage the organisation to a high-performing, customer-centric culture through exemplar behaviour in accordance with ECC’s Values and Core Leadership Behaviours
Manage employees in working flexibly and collaboratively across structural boundaries as part of project or process teams in support of key outcomes
Manage the development of organisational capability through good people management, including the training, development, mentoring and coaching of team members
Thinking creatively, challenging the norms, and constructively challenging those around them to ensure continuous improvement, commercial astuteness, and inspire the same in employees
Ensure the proper assessment, management and mitigation of risk, including Health and Safety and Business Continuity
Training:
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a JNC level 6 qualification supported by Essex Youth Service which will commence in September 2025
Training Outcome:
Senior Youth & Community Worker
Youth Service Lead
Employer Description:At Essex County Council, we look after a large, diverse, complex region of the country. But our approach to creating a place where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper is simple.Working Hours :This is a permanent, full-time role within Essex Youth Services which will require some evening and weekend work.
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a charity?
My client is a local charity in Leeds who support young people in the local community with their children’s homes, special educational schools and community projects.
The Support Worker role is working in a brand new children’s home in Keighley supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £28,265
Sleep in payment of £42 (8 sleep ins a month gives you an extra £4,000 per annum)
37 hour a week contract
Full training and funded qualifications
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with either traumatic backgrounds, social and behavioural issues in any of the following :
children’s home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
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As Youth Case Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.
In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.
Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.
Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.
Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.
Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.
Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.
Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.
About the Organisation
The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP....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 Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Worksop.
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:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (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
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am in search for passionate Waking Night 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 council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
Please note this is a Waking Night role, so you must have experience in a similar role and be able to work nights and be awake the whole night.
This role is an ideal opportunity if you are looking for a new role 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:
£27,259 per annum
Additional 17.5% allowance for unsociable hours
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
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
Experience as a Waking Night Support Worker
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.....Read more...
About the Role
As Youth Case Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.
In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.
Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.
Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.
Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.
Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.
Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.
Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.
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About the Role
As Youth Case Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.
In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.
Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.
Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.
Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.
Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.
Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.
Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.
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