Youth Support Workers in Charge

Hertfordshire County Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 29,644 - 33,066; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits scheme

Access to discounts and wellbeing support

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring a Youth Support Worker in Charge to lead a small team in North Hertfordshire and St Albans. The role includes planning and delivering group projects, as well as providing one-to-one support to vulnerable young people aged 11–17. The ideal candidate will have youth work experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build relationships. Benefits include training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, paid or voluntary, ready for career advancement.
• Strong IT, record-keeping, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build relationships with partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of youth support workers and volunteers.
• Plan and deliver curriculum-based group work projects.
• Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable and at-risk young people.

Skills

Experience in youth work

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping skills

Relationship building

Proficiency in English

Job description

Job Title

Youth Support Worker in Charge

Salary and Hours

£29,644 per annum progressing to £33,066 per annum (pro rata for part time). Part‑time (18.5 hours per week) including four 2.5‑hour evenings during term time with flexible daytime hours; additional hours often available.

Location

North Hertfordshire and St Albans

Contract

Permanent, within the Childrens Services Directorate

Overview

Lead a small team of 4–5 Youth Support Workers and Volunteers to plan, deliver and evaluate curriculum‑based group projects, while providing one‑to‑one support to vulnerable and at‑risk young people aged 11–17 to improve their future prospects. Handle safeguarding and health and safety issues, and address service users’ needs to help them overcome challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of youth support workers and volunteers.
• Plan and deliver curriculum‑based group work projects for young people.
• Provide one‑to‑one support to vulnerable and at‑risk young people aged 11–17.
• Handle safeguarding procedures and health and safety responsibilities.
• Coordinate with partner organisations and forge relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT effectively for booking and reporting.
• Participate in ongoing training, development and reviews.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work either paid or voluntary, with a readiness for career advancement.
• Strong IT, record‑keeping, organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to build relationships with partner organisations.
• Registered or willing to obtain a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; provision of a sign language interpreter if required.
• Capacity to drive or travel within Hertfordshire, using own transport or company vehicle.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits scheme including a national pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and wellbeing support.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.