Senior Youth Support Worker

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council's Community Youth Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Youth Support Worker to enhance the Street Based Youth Work Team. This role focuses on tackling Anti-Social Behaviour and delivering diversionary activities for young people aged 10-19 in community and school settings. The successful candidate will help develop positive relationships and provide essential support, contributing to a prevention-based model through collaboration with various agencies.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and experienced team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a youth work, school, or community setting.
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of local services, safeguarding procedures, and referral pathways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive, engaging youth work sessions.
• Support the day-to-day running of the street-based youth work team.
• Work collaboratively with schools and police for early intervention.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant youth work qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Plymouth City Council's Community Youth Team is seeking a dynamic and enthusiasticSenior Youth Support Worker. This role will strengthen the capacity of theStreet Based Youth Work Team, with a focus on tacklingAnti-Social Behaviour (ASB)and deliveringdiversionary activitiesfor young people in bothcommunity and school settings. The team works toward aprevention-based model, prioritising early intervention through close collaboration with theSafer Communities team,police,Children’s Social Care,schools, and theVoluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people across Plymouth. You will help deliver a wide range of targeted and open-access youth work, supporting young people aged 10–19 to develop positive relationships, access support, and make informed choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Support to Young People:

• Plan and deliver inclusive, engaging youth work sessions in both street-based, centre based and school environments.
• Develop and lead community-based programmes and school group interventions that promote confidence, resilience, and personal development.
• Provide support and signposting to address social, emotional, or behavioural needs.

Programme Coordination and Delivery:

• Support the day-to-day running of the street-based youth work team and schools based.
• Assist in the coordination of offsite trips and diversionary activities, including managing medical plans, transport, and parent/carer communication.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of targeted youth programmes based on local needs and intelligence.

Partnership Working and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with schools, police, and other professionals to identify young people who may benefit from early intervention.
• Deliver in-school group work, 1:1 intervention, and assemblies to engage students in preventative education.
• Attend community meetings and events to raise awareness of youth services and support available in local areas.
• Work in partnership with Voluntary Community Social Enterprise Sector

• Administrative and Development Tasks:

• Maintain accurate records of sessions, attendance, outcomes, and referrals.
• Support the effective use of Management Information Systems (MIS) to gather and report data.
• Contribute to youth engagement through social media, digital platforms, and promotional activities.
• Supervise and support Youth Support Workers and Volunteers

• Safeguarding and Wellbeing:

• Work within safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people.
• Build trusted relationships to support and empower young people in making positive life choices.
• Contribute to a trauma-informed, youth-centred approach that recognises and responds to the challenges young people face.

About You:

• You will have experience working with children and young people in a youth work, school, or community setting.
• You will be skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• You will be an excellent communicator, confident in engaging with young people, professionals, and partner agencies.
• You will be organised, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A relevant youth work qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of local services, safeguarding procedures, and referral pathways would be advantageous.
• Experience working with young people affected by ASB, exclusion, or risk-taking behaviours is highly beneficial.

What We Can Offer:

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced Community Youth Team.
• A chance to shape and deliver youth work that has a real and lasting impact across Plymouth.
• Professional development, training, and opportunities for progression.
• A varied and meaningful role delivering essential services in schools and communities.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

Plymouth City Council is anequal opportunitiesemployer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentregardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Caroline Storer by email [e-mail].

Closing Date: Monday 2 June