Overview

Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group settings is required for a well-established charity that works with young people aged 35 and under.Salary : £26,936 pro rata (Actual salary for 30 hours per week £21,840 per annum)Benefits : 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), laptop and phone provided, plus a great work life balanceLocation : Rushmoor District of HampshireJob Type : 18 Month Fixed Term, Part-Time ContractWorking Hours : 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (flexible timings to suit young people’s needs; occasional weekend work)Key Requirement : Candidates must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a car for work use.Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group settings. You will join an established team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people across Rushmoor District of Hampshire. The role includes one-to-one support, group work, and collaborative projects in partnership with schools, community organisations, and statutory services. The successful candidate will join a supportive organisation that can offer professional development and a great work life balance, with core values that include:Young Person-Centred:

Put the needs, experiences, and voices of young people at the heart of everything we doEmpowerment:

Equip young people with tools, confidence, and opportunities to make positive choicesIntegrity:

Build trust through transparency, consistency, and ethical practiceCollaboration:

Work in partnership with communities, families, and professionals to provide holistic supportTrauma-Informed:

Approach work with compassion and respect for lived experiencesGrowth and Learning:

Commit to continual reflection, learning, and development—for themselves and the young people they supportDuties

Your duties as a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner will include:Youth Support and Empowerment:

Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based one-to-one and group support to empower young peopleRelationship Management:

Build trusted, professional relationships with young people facing a range of complex challengesCollaborative Partnership:

Work in close partnership with local services, local authorities, agencies, and professionals to provide holistic supportConfidential Record-Keeping:

Maintain accurate and confidential case records, risk assessments, and action plansProfessional Development:

Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and supervision to support continuous professional growthAccess and Progression:

Enable young people to access a range of positive activities, mentoring, and progression opportunitiesMonitoring and Development:

Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and ongoing development of projectsProfessional Representation:

Represent the organisation professionally in multi-agency settingsCandidate Requirements

Essential :Previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one and group settingsProven experience of safeguarding, case management, and partnership workingExcellent organisational and record-keeping skillsTechnologically confident, able to use digital platforms for communication and record keepingA reflective and trauma-informed practitionerAbility to work independently and manage your own caseloadConfident in preparing and delivering presentations or group sessionsA full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essentialDesirable :Relevant youth work, social work, or counselling qualificationsExperience participating in safeguarding or child protection meetingsExperience in community-based youth work or outreachHow to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting the essential requirements will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are giving consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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