Youth Engagement & Support Worker

YMCA Brighton; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Connect South West in Bath is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Worker to join the Targeted Support Team. You will provide practical and emotional support to young people facing barriers such as family difficulties, low-level mental health challenges, bullying and disengagement from education.

This fixed-term contract runs until May 2027, with potential extension subject to future funding. You will coordinate multi‑agency support, build trusted relationships and help young people access

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.
• The ability to assess needs, write plans and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality 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.

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, employment and positive activities.
• 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

Experience working directly with young

Education into employment

Strong communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment & planning

Inclusion & voices

Education

Level 3 Youth Work / IAG or equivalent

Job description

Youth Connect South West in Bath is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Worker to join the Targeted Support Team. You will provide practical and emotional support to young people facing barriers such as family difficulties, low-level mental health challenges, bullying and disengagement from education.

This fixed-term contract runs until May 2027, with potential extension subject to future funding. You will coordinate multi‑agency support, build trusted relationships and help young people access