Youth Engagement Lead for Education & Success

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a Bath and North East Somerset-based charity delivering targeted support to young people. We are seeking an Engagement Worker to provide practical and emotional support within the Targeted Support Team in Bath.

You will build trust with young people, assess needs, and coordinate with families and schools to support education, training or employment outcomes, while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with young people.
• Experience supporting young people into education, training or employment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to assess needs, write plans and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to inclusion and enabling young people's voices to be heard.
• Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Information Advice and Guidance, or equivalent experience supporting young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Assess needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Act as Lead Professional and coordinate multi-agency support where appropriate.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions.
• Support young people into education, training and employment.
• Work closely with families, schools and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and early help processes.

Skills

Youth work experience

Education/employment support

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Caseload management

Inclusive practice

Education

Level 3 Youth Work / IAG

Job description

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a Bath and North East Somerset-based charity delivering targeted support to young people. We are seeking an Engagement Worker to provide practical and emotional support within the Targeted Support Team in Bath.

You will build trust with young people, assess needs, and coordinate with families and schools to support education, training or employment outcomes, while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding compliance.