Youth Housing & Life Skills Coach

Pertemps Tm; Penzance; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pertemps Tm is seeking two Youth Development Workers to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Penzance. This temporary role offers practical and emotional support to help young people navigate housing, finances, wellbeing and employment.

You will conduct risk assessments, support planning, and work with partner agencies to secure the right support, enabling move-on to independent accommodation. This is a hands-on, impactful role in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and risk assessment.
• Understanding of mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable youths.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one support and key worker sessions.
• Create and review personalised support and action plans.
• Complete risk assessments and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Support tenancy sustainment and housing-related needs.
• Assist with benefits applications and financial management.
• Help young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to secure appropriate support.
• Prepare young people for move-on into independent accommodation.

Connaissances

Youth engagement

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Communication

Description du poste

Pertemps Tm is seeking two Youth Development Workers to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Penzance. This temporary role offers practical and emotional support to help young people navigate housing, finances, wellbeing and employment.

You will conduct risk assessments, support planning, and work with partner agencies to secure the right support, enabling move-on to independent accommodation. This is a hands-on, impactful role in a community-focused setting.