Youth Development Worker - Plymouth

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Plymouth is seeking a Youth Development Worker to support young people aged 16-25. This full-time temporary position involves creating action plans, providing care, and encouraging residents to develop life skills. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of young people's needs and hold a valid driving license. The role offers working hours of up to 37 a week with flexible patterns.

Qualifications

• Driven to find solutions in supporting young people.
• Able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Happy to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-25 in a Key Worker role.
• Update action plans and risk assessments.
• Encourage young people to achieve their dreams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of young people's needs

Care support

Resilience

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Driving license

Job description

Youth Development Worker - Plymouth

Location: Covering Plymouth

Salary: £14.82/hr

Duration: 8 weeks initially

Important: Due to the urgency of this role, it is essential that anyone put forward for this role has a full, current Enhanced DBS or is part of the Update Service.

The Employer

We are looking to fill the role of Youth Development Worker, within a housing environment. As well as meeting housing demand our client aims to enable local companies to recruit the workforce they need from their communities. Their growth strategy will contribute to economic growth and sustain around 7,000 jobs in the building industry and its supply chain. With a plan to increase stock by 5,000 homes over the next 5 years, providing more affordable housing options on a low‑cost rent and sale basis, this employer is a much sought after option, offering benefits and stability alike.

The Role

• Supporting young people (16‑25 years) in a Key Worker role.
• Providing and updating action plans and risk assessments.
• Actively offering young people in supported accommodation encouragement to achieve dreams.
• Being part of an on site team supporting young residents with their living needs.
• Ensuring young people are supported in developing life skills to be able to move into the community.
• Lead and support group activities as part of our learning program, forming a sense of community and engagement.

The Candidate will need

• To be driven to find solutions in supporting young people with a range of backgrounds.
• An understanding of young people’s needs and interests, allowing appropriate action plans to be made.
• A passion for providing immediate care and support for young people with safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
• Having a resilient and flexible nature when dealing with others.
• Being able to work under pressure while producing support plans and meeting deadlines.
• Happy to work alone or in a team environment.
• A positive, creative approach, with a can‑do attitude whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• To hold a valid driving licence.

Summary

This Youth Development Worker role is being offered on a full time, temporary basis. Working hours are up to 37 a week, hour patterns between 8am‑10pm. An enhanced DBS adult and child needs to be already held.

Interview

The client is keen to fill this role quickly, so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.