Youth Workers

Hertfordshire County Council; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking Youth Workers to support vulnerable young people aged 11-17 (up to 25 for care leavers and SEND). You will deliver targeted group work and one-to-one support, building positive relationships to help young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

Essential: JNC qualification or willingness to complete the JNC higher education qualification; recent experience with young people; strong communication; ICT confidence; evening availability;

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised JNC qualification or ability to complete the JNC higher education qualification.
• Recent experience of working with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload and planning.
• Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.
• Confident in using ICT.
• Previous line management experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers.
• Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable young people.
• Establish positive relationships and respond flexibly to diverse needs.
• Deliver early intervention to prevent issues affecting health, safety or development.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Prioritisation / planning

Evenings availability

ICT skills

Line management experience (desirable)

Education

JNC qualification

JNC higher education qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Hertfordshire Youth Workers
Salary Range: £33,869 to £36,364 per annum JNC qualified*
Hours: 37
Job Locations: Opportunities in Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere.
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Children's Services

*If you do not already hold a JNC qualification, we will fully fund your qualification – you’ll start with us as a trainee on £29,644 to £33,066 per annum.

About the team

HCC Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school.

Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.

We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

About the roles

You’ll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support. By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.

You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.

We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.

About you

Essential

• You’ll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.
• Recent experience of working with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload and planning.
• Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.
• Confident in using ICT.
• Previous line management experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.

Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.

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.

To find out more please contact [e-mail] or 01442 454083.

For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org

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.

Benefits of working for us

Additional information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required

You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.