Youth Development Worker

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Youth Development Worker in Bideford for a 6 to 8 week temporary role. You will work 37.5 hours per week providing one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 in a supported accommodation setting, helping them develop life skills and move towards independent living.

The role requires establishing strong relationships, safeguarding awareness, and collaboration with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Full UK driving licence and DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
• Develop and review support plans and action plans for each individual goal.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.

Skills

Engage and communicate effectively

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk assessment & management

Independent living support

Full UK driving licence

DBS on update service

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

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.