Co-production and Aspiration Lead (Youth Worker)

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Co-production and Aspiration Lead to make a difference in the lives of young people. This role involves hands-on support for care-experienced individuals, fostering their wellbeing and aspirations through engaging activities. You will work closely with a dedicated team, creating safe spaces for young people to express themselves and explore new interests. With opportunities for career-enhancing qualifications and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Free qualifications

£1000 golden hello

31 days annual leave

Company funded medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid driving licence.
• Experience working with care-experienced young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and aspirations of care-experienced young people.
• Create safe environments for young people to share their views.
• Encourage new experiences and help develop their identity.

Skills

Team Player

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Job description

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Co-production and Aspiration Lead (Youth Worker), Norfolk

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Client:

Break Charity

Location:

Norfolk, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Co-Production and Aspiration Project worker

• Salary: £14,567 per annum,
• Hours: Part time 21 hours per week, flexible 3 days out of 7 per week.
• Location: Requires travel between Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Why Break?

At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

About the Role:

As a Co Production and aspiration project worker you’ll be working hands on with care experienced young people. You will be an active part in these young people’s lives supporting their wellbeing and aspirations through a range of activities designed to broaden their horizons and increase their comfort zone. You will create safe and nurturing environments where young people can share their views and opinions on the care they receive. You will host activities which give them a chance to try new things, discover new interests and support them to pursue their goals while building their confidence and self-esteem.

You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build relationships with the young people accessing our service. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity and having their voices heard.

You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations.

To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver.

Please note that you must have a full, valid, driving licence.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications

• A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)

• A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions)

• 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)

• Annual leave purchase

• Additional service-related holiday from 2 years

• Company funded medical cash plan

• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave

• Pension salary sacrifice

• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary

• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives

• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum

• Cycle to Work and Tech scheme

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.

If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

Additional Information

People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break.

To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact . We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.