Youth Development Worker - Penzance

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Penzance; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Penzance invites applications for a Youth Development Worker (Agency Temp). You will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16–25 in supported accommodation, helping with housing, finances, wellbeing, education and employment.

This role involves one-to-one support, action plans and safeguarding duties. We are seeking someone who can build trust, stay calm under pressure, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to enable independent living for

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by vulnerable youth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, resilient and person-centred approach.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Youth engagement

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Communication

Wellbeing awareness

Description du poste

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.

• 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.