Youth Engagement Worker

Service Care Solutions; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Youth Engagement Worker to support young people and their families through impactful interventions. This role involves assessing and planning tailored support for at-risk youth, working closely with diverse individuals to promote positive behaviors and prevent criminal activity. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference in the community, with opportunities for training and contract extension based on performance. If you are proactive and adaptable, this dynamic role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for contract extension

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or social care is essential.
• Confidence in conducting assessments and delivering interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage a personal caseload of young people.
• Deliver restorative interventions and develop prevention programmes.

Skills

Youth Work Experience

Assessment Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Field Experience

Job description

Youth Engagement Worker - STEP Service
Knowsley Council | Children's Services Directorate
Location: Knowsley
Full Time - 36 hours per week
️ Initial 5-month contract (potential for extension)

Are you passionate about working directly with young people? Can you deliver impactful interventions that steer young lives away from crime and anti-social behaviour? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Youth Engagement Worker to join the STEP (Support to Engage and Prevent) Service, working at the heart of our community to support young people and their families through proactive, targeted interventions.

About the Role

As a Youth Engagement Worker, you will play a vital part in:

1. Assessing and planning tailored interventions for children at risk of offending.
2. Working directly with young people and their families, delivering one-to-one and group sessions that promote positive behaviours and prevent criminal activity.
3. Engaging with partners across the statutory and voluntary sectors to deliver a joined-up approach to youth support and crime prevention.

This role is a key frontline position that combines community-based work, relationship-building, and safeguarding with meaningful, hands-on support to young people navigating challenging circumstances.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Conduct assessments and manage a personal caseload of young people and families.
2. Deliver strength-based, restorative interventions focused on desistance and resilience.
3. Work flexibly across a variety of settings - from schools and homes to community venues.
4. Develop and deliver prevention programmes in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
5. Promote the voice and participation of young people and their families throughout service delivery.
6. Contribute to wider community efforts to tackle perceptions of anti-social behaviour.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

1. Has experience in youth work, early help, social care, or a related field.
2. Is confident conducting assessments and delivering structured interventions.
3. Understands safeguarding and risk management in a youth support context.
4. Can build rapport quickly and work inclusively with diverse individuals and families.
5. Is proactive, adaptable, and passionate about making a real difference.

Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion to meet the needs of the young people we support.

What We Offer

1. A supportive, collaborative team committed to prevention and early intervention.
2. A dynamic, varied role making a tangible difference in young lives.
3. Access to relevant training and development opportunities.
4. Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and service need.

Apply Now

Be part of something meaningful. For further details, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed).