Youth Development Worker - Penzance

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Heamoor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Penzance is seeking two Youth Development Workers to support young people aged 16–25 in a temporary accommodation setting. The role focuses on building confidence, life skills and progression towards independent living, through practical and emotional support.

You will work 37 hours weekly at £15.34 per hour on a two-month contract, with safeguarding and person-centred approaches at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning.
• Understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges for vulnerable youth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and key worker sessions.
• Create and review personalised support and action plans.
• Complete risk assessments and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Support tenancy sustainment and housing-related needs.
• Assist with benefits applications and financial management.
• Help young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to secure appropriate support.
• Prepare young people for move-on to independent accommodation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Relationship-building

Plan & support

Job description

This temporary role as a Youth Development Worker - Penzance, based in Penzance, offers £15.34 per hour for 37 hours weekly over a two-month contract. Working within a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25, the postholder provides practical and emotional assistance to those facing homelessness. Duties include helping residents navigate housing, finances, wellbeing, education and employment, while encouraging confidence, life skills and progress toward independent living. Applicants should demonstrate empathy, strong communication, resilience and the ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable youngsters. The position suits someone committed to empowering others and capable of managing varied daily challenges within a person‑centred framework.

Youth Development Worker (Agency Temp) PENZANCE | £15.34 per hour | 37 hours per week | Temporary - 2 Months

Help Young People Build Brighter Futures

Are you passionate about empowering young people to overcome challenges and achieve independence? We're looking for two dedicated Youth Development Workers to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills and take positive steps towards independent living.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same.

• Providing one-to-one support and key worker sessions.
• Creating and reviewing personalised support and action plans.
• Completing risk assessments and managing safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting tenancy sustainment and housing-related needs.
• Assisting with benefits applications and financial management.
• Helping young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Working alongside partner agencies to secure the right support.
• Preparing young people for successful move‑on into independent accommodation.

About You

We're looking for someone who can build trust, motivate others and remain calm when faced with challenges.

• Experience supporting or engaging with young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning.
• An understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the challenges facing vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, resilient and person‑centred approach.