Youth Development Worker

BRC; Northam; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Youth Development Worker role in Bideford, offered by BRC, provides one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 in a supported accommodation service. This temporary position lasts 6 to 8 weeks, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of £15.34 plus holiday pay.

The role involves developing tailored support plans, risk assessments, tenancy guidance, budgeting help, and collaboration with multiple agencies to enable independent living and successful move-on.

Qualifications

• Immediately available.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people.
• Determination to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health.
• Knowledge of support planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move‑on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person‑centred, creative support.

Skills

Youth engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Building relationships

Job description

Youth Development Worker

LOCATION: Bideford

SALARY: £15.34 + holiday pay

DURATION: Temp for 6 to 8 weeks

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

About The Role: If you’re looking to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are recruiting a Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service in Bideford, helping young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.

The service takes a strength‑based approach, encouraging young people to aim high, build their independence, and work towards their ambitions.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in a supported living accommodation, with occasional short periods of lone working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move‑on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person‑centred, creative support.

This is a role where your personality and approach really matter. The young people supported come from diverse backgrounds, and the team reflects that diversity.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and support them to reach their goals.

Essential

• Immediately available
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
• Determination to achieve the best outcomes for young people
• Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health
• Knowledge of support planning
• Understanding of risk assessment and risk management
• Full UK driving licence
• Full Enhanced DBS on the update service