Youth Support Worker

BDS (Northern) Limited; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Youth Support Worker to assist young people in Penzance, helping them achieve independence. The role involves creating support plans, managing risks, and ensuring tenancies are maintained. Ideal candidates are innovative and creative, able to engage with youths aged 18-25. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £14.82 per hour, with flexible working hours, and requires own transport for scheduled duties.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with young people aged 18-25.
• Experience in supporting young people to live independently.
• Knowledge in risk assessments and management.

Responsibilities

• Work through support and action plans.
• Update risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Ensure young people can maintain their tenancies.
• Develop life skills for independent living.

Skills

Innovative

Creative

Engagement with young people

Tenancy sustainment

Job description

BDS Recruitment are currently looking for a Youth Support Worker to work within the Pool, Redruth and Penzance area. We are looking for someone innovative and creative in their ways of working who has the ability to engage with a range of young people.

The role will be based in supported accommodation for young people aged 18‑25. Main duties will include:

• Working through support and action plans
• Updating risk assessments and risk management plans
• As a specialist in tenancy sustainment you will ensure that young people are able to maintain their excluded licence and tenancies and can access services that are appropriate to their needs, strengths and aspirations.
• Developing the life skills necessary to move on and live independently in the community.

Hours per week: 37 hours on a rota pattern. Contract: Temp ongoing role. Pay rate: £14.82ph paye or £19.22 umbrella.

Please note you will require your own transport for this role and any mileage will be paid at 45p per mile. Apply now for immediate consideration.