Targeted Youth Worker

BARCA-Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds seeks a Targeted Youth Worker to provide mentoring and intensive support for young people aged 8-19 across various settings. The role involves delivering group work and one-on-one support, managing a caseload, and working closely with agencies to identify effective intervention methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in emotional and social well-being support and knowledge of restorative approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 8-19.
• Skills in providing emotional and social support.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support in various settings.
• Work closely with internal and external agencies.
• Identify the best methods of intervention for individuals.

Skills

Mentoring

Support for young people

Knowledge of emotional well-being

Restorative approaches

Job description

Overview

The role will provide support interventions that will support young people struggling to engage with their education and learning. This is a rewarding role; the successful applicant will help deliver group work and one-to-one support in school or community settings. Managing a caseload and identify the best methods of intervention that will meet the individuals needs using restorative approaches. The post holder will work closely with internal and external agencies within the area.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Targeted Youth Worker, to support young people aged 8-19 years across a variety of settings in West and East Leeds and provide mentoring and intensive support for young people referred to the service focused around emotional and social well-being and reducing risk taking behaviours. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who identify as male, we are seeking to increase representation within the team.

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Additional information

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please note that although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this job role.