Youth Development Worker

BRC Jobs; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Development Worker role in St Austell, Cornwall, offering 37.5 hours per week on a temporary three‑month contract with potential extension. Salary £15.34 per hour plus holiday pay, with duties to support young people aged 16–25 in a supported accommodation service, focusing on confidence building, life skills, and moving towards independent living.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, provide one-to-one key worker support, develop action plans, manage risk assessments, assist with

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Engage with youth

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Wellbeing awareness

Support planning

Risk assessment

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Youth Development Worker

LOCATION: St Austell, Cornwall

SALARY: £15.34 + holiday pay

DURATION: Temp for 3 months, with scope to be extended to go permanent

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 St Austell, 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

• 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.