Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Youth Support Worker to join our team, delivering high-quality support, interventions, and activities to children and young people. You will work across community and outreach settings, offering one-to-one support and group-based work that promotes emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.

You will play a vital role in enabling our clients to overcome challenges, build confidence, and access the services they need, with a strong focus on early intervention and preventative support.

Main Responsibilities

Provide support, advocacy, and interventions for children and young people through one-to-one sessions and group work. Deliver brief, solution-focused interventions, tailored to each individual's needs, typically lasting 30-50 minutes. Undertake detached, outreach, and centre-based work across schools, communities, and homes. Facilitate educational, social, and wellbeing-focused activities that promote personal growth and resilience. Advocate on behalf of clients with agencies and professionals to support access to services and positive outcomes. Contribute to the planning and delivery of specific projects aligned with organisational priorities. Maintain accurate and confidential records using the organisation's systems, including statistical data and case notes. Produce written reports, case studies, and feedback summaries to support internal and external reporting. Ensure the voice of children and young people is heard, acted upon, and embedded in service design through co-production. Contribute to evaluation, monitoring, and service development activities. Build and maintain effective partnerships with local agencies, professionals, and community groups. Attend relevant meetings, training, and supervision sessions. Adhere to all safeguarding procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead promptly. Comply with all organisational policies and carry out duties as reasonably directed within the scope of the role.

Essential Criteria

Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults Ability to deliver one-to-one support and group sessions Knowledge of safeguarding procedures Experience in outreach/detached youth work or community engagement Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational and record-keeping skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team IT literate and able to use databases or reporting tools Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Criteria

Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or related field Trauma-informed practice or mental health experience

Hours and Location

This role requires flexibility, including some evening and occasional weekend work. You will be based at our Milton Keynes Office with travel across local schools and community settings in Milton Keynes.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals while working within a supportive team environment.

Please send us your CV, and we will contact you to provide an application form.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 26,576.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a full drivers license?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Youth support worker MK