Youth and Family Help Practitioner (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council invites applications for two Youth & Family Help Practitioner roles, north and south of the county. Base location to be agreed after interview.

The posts aim to reduce NEET numbers and improve participation in education, employment and training through targeted support and guidance for young people. You will work with schools, colleges and training providers, delivering information and guidance, tracking progress, and recording outcomes while supporting families and

Qualifications

• Experience working with NEET young people.
• Knowledge of barriers preventing engagement in education, employment and training.
• Experience delivering careers, employability, participation or progression support.
• Proven ability to engage vulnerable, hard-to-reach or disengaged young people.
• Experience working in partnership with schools, colleges, training providers and employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to NEET or at-risk young people.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges and employers to improve participation and progression.
• Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions with young people.
• Support access to education, employment, training and positive activities.
• Track progress, maintain records and monitor outcomes to evidence impact.
• Work with families and vulnerable young people facing complex challenges.
• Contribute to wider Family Help and early intervention services.

Skills

NEET experience

Engagement with hard-to-reach groups

Partnership working

Recording and reporting

Education

Level 3 qualification in Youth Work / Health & Social Care / Children & Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Youth & Family Help Practitioner 2 Posts - North & South of County.

Base location to be agreed following interview.

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 two highly motivated Youth & Family Help Practitioners to join our Family Help Service, with one post supporting the North of the county and one supporting the South of the county. These roles 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 candidates 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 practitioners who understand the challenges facing vulnerable young people and can build positive relationships that inspire change.

Working within an established Family Help 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.
• Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions with young people.
• 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 Help and early intervention services, including parenting and family support programmes.

Who We're Looking For

• 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