Schools Youth Link Worker

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local youth support organization is seeking a full-time Schools Youth Link Worker in Ipswich. The role involves leading a pilot project focused on Youth Social Prescribing in schools, providing support to young people, and enhancing their community connections. Ideal candidates will have experience working with youth, strong communication skills, and the ability to assist at-risk individuals. Join a committed team dedicated to making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Benefits

Purpose-led organization

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with younger people in a range of settings is essential.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and safely with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide a link worker provision in schools to maximize access to community services.
• Deliver help and support to young people to improve their wellbeing.
• Build positive and reliable relationships to help young people achieve their goals.
• Identify themes and gaps in provision, listening to the needs of young people.

Skills

Experience working with younger people

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with at-risk youth

Job description

Job Description

• 4YP (For Children and Young People)
• Address: 14 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AP
• Salary: £25,224 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0506

4YP are seeking to appoint a full-time Schools Youth Link Worker to lead the development and delivery of a three-year pilot project, focused on Youth Social Prescribing in a secondary school setting.

You will:

• provide a link worker provision in schools to maximise the number of young people accessing the community services and the support they need
• deliver help and support to young people to make connections with their communities, improve their wellbeing
• build positive and reliable relationships and to learn career and life skills for achieving their goals
• identify themes and gaps in provision, listening to the needs and wants of young people, and using this to inform our provision of support based in school
• have proven experience of working with younger people in a range of settings is essential, as well as an ability to communicate and work effectively and safely with children and young people, especially those most at risk.

You will need:

• proven experience of working with younger people in a range of settings is essential
• an ability to communicate and work effectively and safely with children and young people, especially those most at risk.

About Us

4YP believes that all children, young people and young adults should have somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to connect and journey with.

We can offer you:

• a part in a purpose-led organisation that puts young people at the centre of everything we do
• a committed team who cares deeply about creating safe, supportive spaces for children and young people.

For more information

Please read the Job Advert (pdf) .

For more details about the role please contact Rebekah Warnock by calling 01473 252607.

How To Apply

Please complete your application on our website .

Closing date: 12 December 2025

Interview date: 16 - 17 December 2025

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