Youth and Family Help Practitioner

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks a Youth & Family Help Practitioner to support NEET young people across Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. You will work with schools, training providers and partners to boost education and employment outcomes, offer targeted guidance, and help young people access opportunities and positive activities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, case recording, and contributing to wider family support and early intervention services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families within Children's Services or a related setting.
• Experience providing information, advice and guidance on employment, education and personal development matters.
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A working knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce, Early Years or a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.
• Work alongside schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies to improve participation and progression opportunities. This includes group support for young people.
• Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions with young people and partners.
• Support young people to access education, employment, training and wider positive activities.
• Track progress, maintain accurate records and monitor outcomes to evidence impact.
• Work with children, young people and families, including those experiencing complex personal, emotional and practical challenges.
• Contribute to wider Family Support and early intervention services, including parenting and family support programmes.

Skills

NEET experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship-building

Education

Level 3 qualification in Youth Work/related

Job description

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Youth & Family Help Practitioner - Bolsover / North East Derbyshire

Make a Difference to Young People's Futures

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes and supporting them into education, employment and training?

We are seeking a highly motivated Youth & Family Help Practitioner to join our Family Support Service. This role will play a critical part in improving outcomes for young people who are at risk of becoming, or are currently, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the county's ambition to reduce NEET figures and increase participation in education, employment and training opportunities. The role includes offering information and support to young people who are NEET and ensuring education and employment destinations are accurately recorded and reported.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who understands the challenges facing vulnerable young people and can build positive relationships that inspire change.

Working within an established Family Support service, you will:

• Provide targeted support to young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.


• Work alongside schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies to improve participation and progression opportunities. This includes group support for young people.


• Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions with young people and partners.


• Support young people to access education, employment, training and wider positive activities.


• Track progress, maintain accurate records and monitor outcomes to evidence impact.


• Work with children, young people and families, including those experiencing complex personal, emotional and practical challenges.


• Contribute to wider Family Support and early intervention services, including parenting and family support programmes.

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of working with NEET young people


• A strong understanding of the barriers preventing young people from engaging in education, employment and training


• Experience of providing careers, employability, participation or progression support


• Proven experience of engaging vulnerable, hard-to-reach or disengaged young people


• Experience of working in partnership with schools, colleges, training providers and employers


• Excellent recording, reporting and performance-monitoring skills


• A passion for improving life chances and achieving positive outcomes for young people

Essential Requirements

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children, young people and families within Children's Services or a related setting.


• Experience providing information, advice and guidance on employment, education and personal development matters.


• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.


• A working knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.


• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce, Early Years or a related subject.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people across our communities. You will join a dedicated and supportive team committed to helping young people overcome barriers, achieve their ambitions and develop brighter futures.

If you have the skills, knowledge and determination to drive improvements in NEET outcomes and support young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Given the strategic focus of these posts, applications from candidates with demonstrable NEET experience, participation knowledge and a track record of improving education, employment and training outcomes will be particularly welcomed.

Provisional Interview Date: 24 November 2026