Youth Worker in School

Workskil Australia; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Salisbury, England is seeking a part-time Youth Worker in School to work with at-risk young people. In this role, you will case manage individuals, conduct assessments, and develop engagement plans to support their education and personal growth. The position requires a Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent, excellent organizational skills, and a current Working with Children Check. The role also entails travel between locations to ensure effective support delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing young people and providing tailored services.
• Ability to conduct assessments and career guidance effectively.
• Skills in developing engagement plans and empowering youth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of at-risk young people in a school setting.
• Develop and deliver programs that promote positive growth.
• Monitor engagement plans and provide follow-up support.

Skills

Case management

Vocational assessments

Engagement techniques

Group program facilitation

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent

Job description

The Youth Worker in School (YWIS) will be place based at a School and work with a caseload of young people who are deemed ‘at risk’, with the objective of supporting their engagement through school and/or their transition onto further education, training, employment and positive socialisation and active community engagement. The YWIS will develop and deliver programs and activities within the School that support positive development and motivation.

This role will be located at Riverton District High school and will be Part Time 16 hours per week on a Fixed Term contract until 11/12/2026 with the opportunity for increased hours and extension.

Travel will be required between the sites, schools and other service providers. Excellent organisational skills and building and maintaining good relationships are paramount.

About You

To be successful in the role you will be able to:

• Case manage young people by providing a range of services to individual participants including:
• Assess young people’s skills and barriers to participation in education, training, work and community;
• Conduct vocational assessments and one-to-one career guidance, through interview and engagement techniques;
• Develop confidence in young people to empower them to generate their own outcomes;
• Develop engagement plans to ensure the young person remains engaged with a view to undertaking education or facilitate participation in non-school based education, vocational learning and training; and
• Contribute innovative ideas for the advancement of young people towards goals including retention, employment, training, and a socially inclusive lifestyle.
• Monitor and support engagement plans through a variety of techniques such as referral and advocacy with other agencies.
• Develop and facilitating group programs to and for young people.
• Provide ongoing assistance to young people on a one-to-one basis and in groups within contractual time frames and offer practical support.
• Adhere to contractual guidelines including maintaining case notes and participant files in accordance with policy, ensuring information is recorded on the relevant database.
• Ensure administration requirements are accurate and up to date within reasonable timeframes.
• Provide reports to management and stakeholders in accordance with requirements.
• Adhere to the Integrated Management System and assist with continuous improvement activities.

You will also be required to:

• Hold a current driver’s licence and own vehicle;
• Have a certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent or a higher qualification (that meets requirements).
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.