Youth Development Worker
| Reference | 106304 | |||
| Sector | Social Care Jobs | |||
| Salary | £15.34 per hour | |||
| Town/City | Bideford | |||
| Locations | Devon, South West, UK | |||
| Job Type | Temporary | |||
| Date Posted | 30th Sep | |||
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Job Description |
| Youth Development Worker – Bideford Location: Bideford, North Devon Pay: £15.34 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary – initially 6 weeks Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, within bandwidth hours of 8am–9pm Start: ASAP Enhanced DBS required We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Bideford. This is a rewarding frontline role supporting young people who may have experienced homelessness or challenging circumstances, helping them develop the confidence and practical skills needed to move towards independent living. The Role You will: - Provide 1-to-1 key worker support to young people aged 16–25 - Develop and review individual support and action plans - Complete and update risk assessments and risk management plans - Support young people with tenancy and housing management - Assist with Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit and other benefit applications - Help with budgeting, bills and managing finances - Support access to education, training and employment - Work closely with external agencies including mental health services, domestic abuse services and housing providers - Help young people develop essential independent living skills - Support successful move-on into longer-term accommodation - Provide creative, person-centred support tailored to individual needs  About You We are looking for someone with experience working with young people, homelessness, supported housing or vulnerable individuals. You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a calm and resilient approach, and the ability to manage support plans, risks and challenging situations professionally. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position. Interested? This is an ASAP requirement, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today by emailing your CV to  Carol at RGB Recruitment : cjones@rgbrec.co.uk     Or Call 07375412872 for more information. |
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