Targeted Youth Worker

Service Care Solutions; Caddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Caddington is hiring a Targeted Youth Worker. The role involves delivering prevention and early intervention for vulnerable young people aged 10-18. Key responsibilities include coordinating multi-agency efforts and delivering evidence-based programmes to support families. Ideal candidates should have experience in similar roles, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time position offers a 3-month contract, with the potential to extend, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or targeted intervention setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding within a statutory environment.
• Ability to engage with families using a whole-family approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted prevention support to young people aged 10-18.
• Coordinate multi-agency plans as Lead Professional.
• Plan and evaluate evidence-based development programmes.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk young people

Strong understanding of early intervention and prevention

Collaboration with multi-agency professionals

Planning and delivering structured interventions

Strong communication and engagement skills

Job description

Targeted Youth Worker - Early Help & Prevention

Location: Luton

Contract: 3 month - Potential to extend

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary: £21 UMBRELLA (£16 PAYE)

About the Role

Working with Luton Council we are seeking a Targeted Youth Worker to deliver prevention and early intervention support for vulnerable young people aged 10-18. This role plays a vital part in reducing risk, improving outcomes, and supporting young people and their families through targeted, evidence‑based interventions.

You will work within a multi‑agency environment, supporting young people with complex needs and contributing to a whole‑family approach to early help and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted prevention and early intervention support to vulnerable young people aged 10-18, reducing the risk of escalation into statutory services.
• Work closely with professionals from a range of partner agencies, including education, health, social care, police, and voluntary services.
• Act as Lead Professional where required, coordinating multi‑agency plans and ensuring timely, effective intervention support for referred young people.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence‑based personal and social development programmes to support positive outcomes, resilience, and engagement.
• Engage and work effectively with families using a whole‑family approach, addressing underlying needs and promoting sustainable change.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to assessments, reviews, and outcome reporting.
• Ensure practice is compliant with safeguarding procedures, policies, and relevant legislation.

About You

• Experience working with vulnerable or at‑risk young people in a youth work, early help, or targeted intervention setting.
• A strong understanding of early intervention, prevention, and safeguarding within a statutory or partnership environment.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi‑agency professionals.
• The ability to plan and deliver structured, evidence‑based interventions for young people.
• Strong communication, engagement, and case management skills.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you and would like to apply, please do so immediately! You can either send me your most recent CV to (url removed) or contact me directly on (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you know someone who would fit this role, we do have a referral bonus to be earned.