Targeted Youth Support (TYS) Project Worker

MVDA; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junction Foundation is seeking a Targeted Youth Services Project Worker to deliver detached youth work, provide 1:1 support and run structured group sessions for hard-to-reach and vulnerable young people. You will plan, deliver and evaluate sessions, maintain records, manage a small caseload and support local delivery in line with our values.

This permanent 24 hours per week role offers a hands-on, community-focused opportunity to help young people achieve positive outcomes and to work in

Qualifications

• Deliver detached youth work and 1:1 support for young people.
• Facilitate structured group sessions and manage a small caseload.
• Plan, deliver, evaluate sessions and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detached youth work, provide 1:1 support and group sessions.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate sessions; maintain records.
• Support partnership work and localised delivery.

Job description

We are here to support , promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Targeted Youth Support (TYS) Project Worker

The Junction is recruiting for a Targeted Youth Services Project Worker

Contract Type:Permanent

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.

We are looking for an inspiring and proactive TYS Project Worker to join our team and support the delivery of a needs-led service for children and young people. In this varied and rewarding role, you will deliver detached youth work, provide 1:1 support, and facilitate structured group sessions, while working closely with hard-to-reach and vulnerable young people.

You will play a key role in planning, delivering and evaluating sessions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting positive outcomes for young people through targeted interventions. This role also involves managing a small caseload, contributing to partnership work, and supporting the coordination of localised delivery, in line with The Junction’s values and approach.

We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed.

Closing date: Noon Friday 7th August 2026

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Interviews will be held on Friday 14th August and Tuesday 18th August 2026

The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.

The closing date for this job is 7 August 2026 - 12:30pm.

Organisation:

The Junction Foundation

Contract type:

£28,965 per annum pro rata (24 hours per week)