Youth Development Worker

Pertemps; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Youth Development Worker in Plymouth to help young people aged 16–25 gain confidence and achieve their goals. The role involves delivering support, running sessions, and working with other professionals. Key qualifications include experience with youth and an understanding of safeguarding. This is a temporary position until February 2026 with a pay rate of £14.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support or development role.
• Understanding of safeguarding and mental health awareness.
• Confidence in risk assessing and planning support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-2-1 support and personalised action plans.
• Help young people attend appointments and access key services.
• Run engaging group sessions and community activities.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of safeguarding

Mental health awareness

Confidence in risk assessing

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Youth Development Worker – Temporary Contract

Location: Plymouth

Pay: £14.82 per hour

Hours: 37 per week (four-week rolling rota)

Contract until: February 2026 (possible extension)

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for a passionate Youth Development Worker to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people aged 16–25 — helping them gain confidence, build life skills, and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-2-1 support and personalised action plans.
• Help young people attend appointments and access key services.
• Review and update risk assessments and support plans.
• Run engaging group sessions and community activities.
• Work closely with other professionals to provide joined-up support.

About you

You’ll be creative, empathetic, and able to adapt your approach to meet each person’s needs. You’ll enjoy working independently, managing your own caseload, and seeing the positive impact of your support.

What you’ll need

• Experience working with young people in a support or development role.
• Understanding of safeguarding and mental health awareness.
• Confidence in risk assessing and planning support.
• A proactive, flexible, and resilient attitude.

DBS: Enhanced (Adults & Children) required.

If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply todayor contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.