Youth Development Specialist — Independent Living & Skills

RGB; Heamoor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB is seeking a Youth Development Worker in Penzance for a two-month, temporary contract. The role pays £15.34 per hour for a 37-hour week and supports young people aged 16 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness in a supported accommodation service.

You'll provide practical and emotional guidance, help residents with housing, finances, wellbeing, education and employment, and work with partner agencies to enable independent living.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or engaging with young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning.
• Understanding of mental health, wellbeing and challenges facing vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support and key worker sessions.
• Creating and reviewing personalised support and action plans.
• Completing risk assessments and managing safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting tenancy sustainment and housing-related needs.
• Assisting with benefits applications and financial management.
• Helping young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Working alongside partner agencies to secure the right support.
• Preparing young people for successful move‑on into independent accommodation.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Trust-building

Job description

RGB is seeking a Youth Development Worker in Penzance for a two-month, temporary contract. The role pays £15.34 per hour for a 37-hour week and supports young people aged 16 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness in a supported accommodation service.

You'll provide practical and emotional guidance, help residents with housing, finances, wellbeing, education and employment, and work with partner agencies to enable independent living.