Youth Progression & Support Officer

LGBT Jobs; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical insurance

Pension contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Income protection

Cycle to Work loan

Job summary

Centrepoint, Barnsley, is seeking a Support & Progression Officer to help young people achieve positive outcomes in education, training, employment and independent living. This full-time role is based in Barnsley with occasional travel to other Centrepoint services.

You will build relationships, safeguard effectively, and manage a caseload while maintaining accurate records and meeting service standards. The role requires flexibility, including weekends and shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults (desirable)
• Safeguarding knowledge, risk management and professional boundaries
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Organised and accurate record-keeping
• Flexible to weekend and shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of young people delivering person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Develop and regularly review support plans and Home stars, ensuring compliance with service standards
• Support young people to engage in education, employment and training (EET) opportunities
• Promote independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management and personal wellbeing
• Complete risk assessments (RAMPs) and maintain accurate records in line with requirements
• Safeguard young people by identifying risks and responding appropriately
• Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals (e.g. social workers, housing providers, health services)
• Contribute to health and safety of the service including checks and incident reporting
• Facilitate participation in group activities and community engagement

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational

Record keeping

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Job description

Centrepoint, Barnsley, is seeking a Support & Progression Officer to help young people achieve positive outcomes in education, training, employment and independent living. This full-time role is based in Barnsley with occasional travel to other Centrepoint services.

You will build relationships, safeguard effectively, and manage a caseload while maintaining accurate records and meeting service standards. The role requires flexibility, including weekends and shift patterns.