Part-Time Youth Development Coach

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Family support

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a Youth Development Worker to join our Support team across Torbay Foyer and Galway House, working between Galway and Torbay. You will provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25, developing tailored plans and guiding them toward independent living.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours with a rolling rota and DBS clearance. You will collaborate with external services, support budgeting, and help young people access education, training, and employment

Qualifications

• An ability to engage with a range of young people.
• A tenacity in seeking the best outcomes for young people.
• A good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
• An understanding of support needs and support planning.
• An understanding of risk assessing and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move-on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person-centred, creative support.

Skills

Engage with young people

Safeguarding understanding

Risk assessment

Person-centred support

Team collaboration

Job description

LiveWest is seeking a Youth Development Worker to join our Support team across Torbay Foyer and Galway House, working between Galway and Torbay. You will provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25, developing tailored plans and guiding them toward independent living.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours with a rolling rota and DBS clearance. You will collaborate with external services, support budgeting, and help young people access education, training, and employment