Youth Development Worker

Description:

Youth Development Worker – Bideford

Location: Bideford, North Devon
Pay: £15.34 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary – initially 6 weeks
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, within bandwidth hours of 8am–9pm
Start: ASAP

Enhanced DBS required

We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Bideford.

This is a rewarding frontline role supporting young people who may have experienced homelessness or challenging circumstances, helping them develop the confidence and practical skills needed to move towards independent living.

The Role

You will:

Provide 1-to-1 key worker support to young people aged 16–25
Develop and review individual support and action plans
Complete and update risk assessments and risk management plans
Support young people with tenancy and housing management
Assist with Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit and other benefit applications
Help with budgeting, bills and managing finances
Support access to education, training and employment
Work closely with external agencies including mental health services, domestic abuse services and housing providers
Help young people develop essential independent living skills
Support successful move-on into longer-term accommodation
Provide creative, person-centred support tailored to individual needs

About You

We are looking for someone with experience working with young people, homelessness, supported housing or vulnerable individuals.

You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a calm and resilient approach, and the ability to manage support plans, risks and challenging situations professionally.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position.

Interested?

This is an ASAP requirement, so early applications are encouraged.

Apply today by emailing your CV to  Carol at RGB Recruitment : (url removed)     

Or Call (phone number removed) for more information