Youth Personal Worker - Field Coach for Readiness

Get Set UK; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Pension and share scheme

Fitness budget £360

EE mobile plan discounts

Job summary

Get Set UK is seeking a Youth Personal Worker to support 16–26 year olds with mental health needs across North Essex. You’ll travel between youth venues, meet each young person face to face, build trust, and guide them toward education, training, or work outcomes.

You will collaborate with CAMHS, Early Intervention in Psychosis, ARMS and local organisations, ensure safeguarding, and maintain accurate case notes while working toward measurable engagement targets.

Qualifications

• Paid experience working with young people or vulnerable groups.
• Evidence of building trust with clients while maintaining boundaries.
• Understanding barriers faced by young people with mental health needs.
• Track record of delivering against personal targets.
• Reliable working: punctual and consistent.
• Clear communication and partnership with professionals.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Meet young people one-to-one in safe community settings and build a plan.
• Turn goals into action plans and practical steps toward education or work.
• Join multi-agency meetings and share information with partners.
• Talk to local employers and referral networks to maintain opportunities.
• Spot safeguarding concerns and keep case notes up to date.

Skills

Building trust

Communication

Partnership working

Driving licence

Job description

Get Set UK is seeking a Youth Personal Worker to support 16–26 year olds with mental health needs across North Essex. You’ll travel between youth venues, meet each young person face to face, build trust, and guide them toward education, training, or work outcomes.

You will collaborate with CAMHS, Early Intervention in Psychosis, ARMS and local organisations, ensure safeguarding, and maintain accurate case notes while working toward measurable engagement targets.