Youth Support Worker

Brackenberry

  • London
  • £17.76-24.99 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Youth Support Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: £17.76 - £24.99 per hourSummary:As part of a multi-agency team, the Youth and Community Support Worker helps improve safety and outcomes for young people at risk of harm outside the home. Through building trusted relationships and engaging directly with vulnerable young people in community settings, the role supports access to services, reduces risk, and promotes wellbeing. The approach is focused on "reaching out to bring back" young people who are disconnected from mainstream services.Responsibilities:
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people at all times.
  • Support their personal, emotional, and social development.
  • Engage directly with young people in community settings.
  • Deliver targeted youth work that supports vulnerable young people.
  • Ensure young people are actively involved in shaping and evaluating services.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the welfare of young people.
  • Understanding of youth issues in multicultural and inner-urban areas.
  • Experience building positive relationships with young people.
  • Experience working with partners to improve outcomes.
Please note:
  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
  • This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#RQ1405332

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