Youth Engagement Worker
Bath
£24,127 pro rata per annum + benefits
Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026
Part-time - 4 days per week (30 hours)
Your Creativity. Their Growth. Better Futures.
Every day, young people who have experienced homelessness need more than just housingthey need opportunities to develop skills, confidence, and community connections. As our Youth Engagement Worker, you'll design and deliver engaging programmes that transform lives, helping vulnerable young people build the foundations for independent living and future success.
This job is about unlocking potential. You'll work across our Pathways and Foyer services, creating meaningful activities and workshops for 1625-year-olds who are developing their independent living skills. Through engaging activities and strong community partnerships, you'll help young people overcome barriers to education, employment, and wellbeing while building the confidence they need to thrive beyond supported housing.
Picture yourself as the key person who opens doors to new possibilities. Your passion for supporting young people will create vibrant communities within our services and equip residents with the practical and social skills needed for their next steps in life.
What you'll be doing
You'll split your 4 days per week between The Foyer (for 18-25 year olds) and Pathways (for 16-21 year olds with medium to high support needs)
You'll design and deliver structured workshops covering employment, education, independent living skills, wellbeing, and community building
You'll work two evenings per week until 7pm, alternating between Thursday free food events at The Foyer and engagement activities at Pathways
You'll build relationships with partners, employers, charities, and educational institutions to create opportunities for residents
You'll continue and expand the Youth Power Project, ensuring young people's voices inform services and Curo's strategic priorities
You'll collaborate with Curo's Resident Engagement team to consult with young people on topics affecting their lives
You'll gather outcome data and use insights to continuously improve your programme offerings
What you'll get in return
Beyond a salary of £24,127 pro rata and the opportunity to make a transformational difference in young people's lives, you'll get:
26 days annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years
Your birthday off as an extra holiday
Up to 10% matched pension contribution
Flexible benefits including the ability to buy additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan
'Perks at Work' giving you access to thousands of discounts
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing
More about you
We're looking for someone with creativity, passion and genuine care for supporting young people who have experienced homelessness to build positive futures.
Essential:
Experience working with vulnerable young people
Creative ability to design engaging activities that build practical skills
Understanding of youth homelessness issues
Strong communication and partnership-building skills
Experience working collaboratively with service users
Ability to motivate and inspire young people
Desirable:
Knowledge of local education and employment opportunities
Experience in trauma-informed environments
Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Skills in outcomes reporting and data analysis
Background in youth work or community development
About Curo
We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.
We acknowledge the unique challenges and discrimination faced by people from marginalised communities in accessing housing and support services. We understand that experiences of homelessness are deeply impacted by these systemic barriers. That's why we actively work to recruit team members who have lived experience or deep understanding of these communities and can passionately advocate for those navigating these difficult circumstances.
We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.
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