Evening Youth Crisis Support Worker (11–17)

No Limits; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Comprehensive induction and training

Job summary

No Limits is seeking a Youth Worker for Space4U on the Isle of Wight. You will support children and young people aged 11–17 (up to 25 with SEND) in self-defined crisis, providing in-person and drop-in support across Newport, Sandown and community settings.

The role includes collaboration with ED/Social Prescribing Youth Workers and a strong safeguarding focus. Initial training in Southampton is provided, with a commitment to DEI and a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in youth work, social work, mental health or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing mental, emotional, health and wellbeing support in crisis.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel between Newport, Sandown, and community locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate youth work in-person and virtually with a mental health focus.
• Deliver open access drop-ins and outreach to 11–17 year olds.
• Provide information and advice to parents, carers, and partners.
• Respond to crises with safeguarding and aim to reduce hospital attendance.
• Coordinate with ED and Social Prescribing Youth Workers for post-crisis support.
• Address wider issues via YIACS model (relationships, health behaviours, attendance, attainment).

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Travel ability

Relationship building

Job description

No Limits is seeking a Youth Worker for Space4U on the Isle of Wight. You will support children and young people aged 11–17 (up to 25 with SEND) in self-defined crisis, providing in-person and drop-in support across Newport, Sandown and community settings.

The role includes collaboration with ED/Social Prescribing Youth Workers and a strong safeguarding focus. Initial training in Southampton is provided, with a commitment to DEI and a diverse team.