Youth Development Worker

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Youth Development Worker for a supported accommodation service in Bideford. The role is full-time and temporary for an initial six weeks, offering £15.34 per hour and a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, within an 8am–9pm bandwidth.

You will provide tailored one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 to build independence. You will help with action plans, risk management, budgeting, housing applications and access to education or employment, working with

Qualifications

• Experience with young people, homelessness or supported housing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review individual support and action plans.
• Complete and update risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with welfare benefits applications (Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Help budgeting, bills and managing finances.
• Support access to education, training and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies including mental health and housing providers.
• Help develop independent living skills and move-on plans.

Skills

1-to-1 support

Risk assessments

Budgeting

Housing support

Job description

This full-time Youth Development Worker post in Bideford offers £15.34 hourly, 37 hours weekly, Monday to Friday within an 8am–9pm band. The temporary contract runs initially for six weeks, starting as soon as possible, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Youth Development Worker – Bideford

Location: Bideford, North Devon Pay: £15.34 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary – initially 6 weeks Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, within bandwidth hours of 8am–9pm Start: ASAP Enhanced DBS required

We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Bideford. This is a rewarding frontline role supporting young people who may have experienced homelessness or challenging circumstances, helping them develop the confidence and practical skills needed to move towards independent living.

The Role You will:

• Provide 1-to-1 key worker support to young people aged 16–25
• Develop and review individual support and action plans
• Complete and update risk assessments and risk management plans
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management
• Assist with Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit and other benefit applications
• Help with budgeting, bills and managing finances
• Support access to education, training and employment
• Work closely with external agencies including mental health services, domestic abuse services and housing providers
• Help young people develop essential independent living skills
• Support successful move‑on into longer‑term accommodation
• Provide creative, person‑centred support tailored to individual needs

About You

We are looking for someone with experience working with young people, homelessness, supported housing or vulnerable individuals . You will need excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, a calm and resilient approach, and the ability to manage support plans, risks and challenging situations professionally. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position.