Senior Youth Worker

Hertfordshire County Council; North Hertfordshire; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hertfordshire County Council 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, including evening projects, and help re-engage those missing from education.

You will lead youth work practice across the North Herts team and support training and development across the area. The role requires a JNC youth work qualification, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including

Qualifikationen

• A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification.
• Substantial experience working with young people aged 11–17 (up to 25 for Care Leavers/SEND).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work flexibly and at pace.
• Experience of line/ performance management of staff and driving licence required.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Verbal & written comms

Flexible & resilient

ICT data recording

Line/people management

Driving licence

Ausbildung

Nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives and their transition to adulthood.

Find Out More

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact: [e-mail]

Interview Date: Ongoing

Personal Interview/s: Ongoing

Benefits of working for us

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 (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.