Youth Development Worker

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexley is seeking a dedicated support worker to work with the Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST) in education settings. The role focuses on engaging with young people aged 11-18 and delivering targeted interventions to help them overcome social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to safeguard students and prevent escalation of need. A DBS check is required and interviews are scheduled for early December.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people and staff within education establishments.
• Deliver early intervention and targeted support to 11-18-year-olds facing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, or family-related challenges.
• Collaborate with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Job description

About The Role

This role will be focussed on supporting the Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST) through engagement with young people and staff within education establishments.

To deliver an offer within secondary schools, providing early intervention and targeted support to young people (11-18) experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance or family-related challenges.

Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Taylor, Team Manager, [e-mail] or James Heath, Deputy Team Manager, [e-mail]

Fixed Term until March 2028

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 8th December

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.