Youth Development Worker - Penzance

Pertemps Tm; Penzance; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Pertemps Tm is seeking two Youth Development Workers to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Penzance. This temporary role offers practical and emotional support to help young people navigate housing, finances, wellbeing and employment.

You will conduct risk assessments, support planning, and work with partner agencies to secure the right support, enabling move-on to independent accommodation. This is a hands-on, impactful role in a community-focused setting.

Competenze

• Experience working with or supporting young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and risk assessment.
• Understanding of mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable youths.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Mansioni

• 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 into independent accommodation.

Conoscenze

Youth engagement

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Communication

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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. You'll provide practical and emotional support, helping young people navigate housing, finances, wellbeing, education and employment while encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

You'll have:

• 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.