Senior Youth Worker

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 41,023 - 44,128; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council – Hertfordshire Services for Young People is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to support vulnerable young people aged 11–17 (up to 25 for Care Leavers and SEND). You will deliver targeted youth work, help re-engage learners missing education, and assist those with SEND to access positive futures.

You will lead practice across the North Herts team, supervise staff, and contribute to training.

Qualifications

• A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification.
• Substantial experience working with young people aged 11–17.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and at pace.
• Ability to work 37 hours per week, including regular evenings, some weekends, and school holidays.
• Confidence using ICT systems including recording data.
• Experience of line / performance management of staff.
• A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted youth work, including evening group projects
• Support young people missing from education to successfully re-engage
• Work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Lead youth work practice across the North Herts team
• Support training and development across the area team and Service

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Flexible and fast-paced work

ICT data recording

Line / performance management of staff

Full UK driving licence

Education

Nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Youth Worker
Starting Salary: £41,023 progressing to £44,128 per annum
Hours: 37
Location: North Herts
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Children's Services

About The Team

Hertfordshire Services for Young People provides informal education / youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school. Our vision is clear. We want young people to succeed. By joining us, you will play a vital role in helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive futures.

About The Role

As the Senior Youth Worker, you will support vulnerable young people aged 11–17 (and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with SEND). You’ll support those experiencing difficulties at school, at home, or in the community, helping them navigate early challenges and prevent escalation to more intensive services.

This Role Will See You

• Deliver targeted youth work, including evening group projects
• Support young people missing from education to successfully re-engage
• Work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Lead youth work practice across the North Herts team
• Support training and development across the area team and Service

About You

We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships quickly, adapt to diverse needs, and respond confidently to service priorities. You will have:

Essential

• A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification
• Substantial experience working with young people aged 11–17
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and at pace
• Ability to work 37 hours per week, including regular evenings, some weekends, and school holidays (in line with JNC terms and conditions)
• Confidence using ICT systems including recording data
• Experience of line / performance management of staff
• A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Benefits

Benefits of working for us

How to Apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional Information

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving Required

You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Attachments

• Senior Youth Worker Job Outline March 2026.pdf