Youth Development Worker
LOCATION: St Austell, Cornwall
SALARY: £15.34 + holiday pay
DURATION: Temp for 3 months, with scope to be extended to go permanent
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
About The Role:
If you’re looking to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are recruiting a Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service in St Austell, helping young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.
The service takes a strength-based approach, encouraging young people to aim high, build their independence, and work towards their ambitions.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in a supported living accommodation, with occasional short periods of lone working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.
- Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
- Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
- Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
- Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
- Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
- Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
- Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
- Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move-on.
- Adapt communication styles to provide person-centred, creative support.
This is a role where your personality and approach really matter. The young people supported come from diverse backgrounds, and the team reflects that diversity.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and support them to reach their goals.
Essential:
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
- Determination to achieve the best outcomes for young people
- Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health
- Knowledge of support planning
- Understanding of risk assessment and risk management
- Full UK driving licence
- Full Enhanced DBS on the update service
If you are
passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role please contact
Cali Webb on
0117 923 9100 or submit your CV via this job site.
