Targeted Youth Workers Full Time FTC

Switch-Up; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free fitness classes

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Switch Up is seeking a dedicated Targeted Youth Worker to mentor and support young people in schools, community hubs and other settings across Nottinghamsire and Mansfield. You will deliver tailored mentoring, groupwork and workshops designed to build life skills, confidence and resilience.

The role requires building trusted relationships with young people, effective communication with families, schools and partner agencies, and the ability to manage a varied caseload while keeping precise

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or working with young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to travel regularly within Nottinghamshire and Mansfield.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring, group interventions and workshops for young people.
• Liaise with schools, families and partner agencies to support young people.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of interventions to ensure positive outcomes.
• Develop tailored support plans and deliver engaging mentoring sessions.

Skills

Mentoring

Relationship building

Communication

Record keeping

Tools

MS Office

Digital case management

Job description

Salary: From £26,500.00 per year DOE

Salary may be negotiable for candidates with exceptional transferable skills and experience. Excellent opportunities for training and career progression are available.

Help Change Lives

At Switch Up, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face.

We work with children and young people who are often experiencing significant barriers in their lives. Through mentoring, education and positive relationships, we help them build confidence, develop resilience and make lasting positive changes.

We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every young person is different, which is why we provide bespoke packages of support and do whatever it takes to achieve positive outcomes. We are resilient, ambitious and relentlessly optimistic about the future of every young person we work with.

About the Role

We're looking for passionate and committed Targeted Youth Workers to join our growing team.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them overcome barriers to achieve their full potential.

You'll work with young people in schools, our community hubs and other community settings, delivering one-to-one mentoring, group interventions and workshops that inspire confidence, improve life skills and encourage positive decision-making.

No two days are the same. You'll work creatively to develop tailored support plans, liaise with schools, families and partner agencies, and maintain accurate records of your interventions to ensure positive outcomes for every young person.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Build trusted relationships with young people.
• Bring out the best in others and inspire positive change.
• Remain calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Deliver engaging mentoring sessions, workshops and interventions.
• Communicate confidently with young people, families, schools and partner agencies.
• Manage a varied caseload while maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Work confidently using Microsoft Office and digital case management systems in a paperless environment.
• Work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Business insurance for your vehicle (or willingness to obtain this before starting).
• Willingness to transport young people as part of the role.
• Ability to travel regularly across Nottingham and Mansfield.

We welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Youth Work
• Education
• Family Support
• Social Care
• Community Development
• Behaviour Support
• Criminal Justice
• Alternative Provision

We also welcome applications from individuals with relevant lived experience or transferable skills who share our passion for changing young people's lives.

What We Offer

• Full-time, all-year-round employment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• A supportive, passionate and values-driven team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people every day.

Safeguarding

Switch Up is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.

Interested?

If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

• Company pension
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nottinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Mentoring: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to car? (required)
• United Kingdom (required)

Why Work For Us?

We provide individual, life changing support to young people in communities affected by crime and violence. Through sport, mentoring and personal development, we improve their mental and physical wellbeing to give them the skills, confidence and motivation