Youth Employment Worker

CXK Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme, 1

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Training and development programmes

Mental and physical healthcare

Job summary

CXK Limited is hiring a Youth Employment Worker for the Hastings Youth Hub. You will support a caseload of young people, conduct assessments and action planning, and provide employment coaching to help them move toward work, education or training, in partnership with local services including DWP.

You will maintain records, manage safeguarding, coordinate referrals, and help young people have a voice in service design. Salary £26,262 – £31,391 per annum (dependent on experience).

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of post-16 education, training and employment pathways.
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk response.
• Strong communication and ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining records.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of young people throughout their Youth Hub journey.
• Conduct individual assessments, action planning and employment coaching.
• Coordinate referrals and connect young people with training, work experience and specialist support.
• Maintain regular contact, recognise progress and adapt approach to needs.
• Keep accurate records and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure young people have a voice in how services are designed and delivered.

Skills

Vulnerable youth experience

Strong communication

Organised

Caseload management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: CXK Hastings Team: Youth Employability Service (YES) Salary: £26,262 – £31,391 per annum (depending on experience) Closing Date: 16th November 2026 Interviews Held: 23rd Nov

Help young people in Hastings build confidence, explore their options and take their next steps towards work, education or training. As a Youth Employment Worker at Hastings Youth Hub, you’ll build trusting relationships with young people who need support to move forward, helping them overcome barriers and turn their goals into practical steps. It’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference at an important point in their lives.

The Role

You’ll support a caseload of young people throughout their Youth Hub journey, taking time to understand their circumstances, interests and aspirations. Through individual assessments, action planning and employment coaching, you’ll help them identify achievable goals and access opportunities that are right for them.

Working alongside colleagues and partner organisations, including DWP, you’ll coordinate referrals and connect young people with training, work experience and specialist support. You’ll maintain regular contact, recognise progress and adapt your approach to each individual’s needs.

You’ll also keep accurate records, manage risk and safeguarding concerns, and ensure young people have a voice in how services are designed and delivered.

About You

You’ll be someone who can build trust, listen without judgement and help young people recognise their strengths. Organised and adaptable, you’ll be comfortable working with partners and supporting young people facing different challenges.

• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of post-16 education, training and employment pathways, and support services for young people.
• An understanding of safeguarding and experience of responding to risk.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to learning and professional development.

A career with CXK offers rewarding work and opportunities to develop your skills while making a positive difference to people’s lives. In this role, you’ll work directly with young people, see their progress and help them move towards a future that works for them.

CXK employee benefits include:

• Defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK up to 10%, depending on length of service criteria.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more.

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve

Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

Recruitment Timeline

Application review date: Tuesday 17 November 2026

Interview date: Monday 23 November 2026

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references before any offer of employment can be made.