Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner withexcellent interpersonal skills and previousexperience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group setting is required for well-established charity that works with young people age 35 and under.

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SALARY £26,936 pro rata (Actual salary for 30 hours per week £21,840 per annum)

BENEFITS: 27 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, (pro-rata), Laptop and Phone provided plus a Great Work Life Balance

LOCATION: Rushmoor District of Hampshire

JOB TYPE: 18 Month, Fixed Term, Part-Time Contract

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday (flexible timings to suit young people's needs. Will include occasional weekend work

KEY REQUIREMENT: Candidates MUST have a Drivers Licence and access to a car for work use.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner withexcellent interpersonal skills andpreviousexperience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group setting.

Working as a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioneryou will join an established team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people across Rushmoor District of Hampshire.

As a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitionerthe role will include one-to-one support, group work, and collaborative projects in partnership with schools, community organisations, and statutory services.

As a successful candidate you will join a supportive organisation that can offer professional development and a great work life balance and whose core values include:

• Young Person-Centred: Put the needs, experiences, and voices of young people at the heart of everything they do
• Empowerment: Aim to equip young people with the tools, confidence, and opportunities to make positive choices and lead fulfilling lives
• Integrity: Build trust through transparency, consistency, and ethical practice
• Collaboration: Work in partnership with communities, families, and professionals to create holistic support
• Trauma-Informed: Approach work with compassion, understanding, and respect for lived experiences
• Growth and Learning: Committed to continual reflection, learning, and development—for themselves and the young people they support

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitionerwill include:

• Youth Support & Empowerment: Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based one-to-one and group support to empower young people
• Relationship Management: Build trusted, professional relationships with young people facing a range of complex challenges
• Collaborative Partnership: Work in close partnership with local services, local authorities, agencies, and professionals to provide holistic support
• Confidential Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential case records, risk assessments, and action plans
• Professional Development: Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and supervision to support continuous professional growth
• Access & Progression: Enable young people to access a range of positive activities, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• Monitoring & Development: Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and ongoing development of projects
• Professional Representation: Represent the organisation professionally in multi-agency settings

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one and group settings
• Proven experience of safeguarding, case management, and partnership working
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
• Technologically confident, able to use digital platforms for communication and record keeping
• A reflective and trauma-informed practitioner
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• Confident in preparing and delivering presentations or group sessions
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Desirable:

• Relevant youth work, social work, or counselling qualifications
• Experience participating in safeguarding or child protection meetings
• Experience in community-based youth work or outreach

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-C13794

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