What you'll be doing
1. 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)
2. You'll design and deliver structured workshops covering employment, education, independent living skills, wellbeing, and community building
3. You'll work two evenings per week until 7pm, alternating between Thursday free food events at The Foyer and engagement activities at Pathways
4. You'll build relationships with partners, employers, charities, and educational institutions to create opportunities for residents
5. You'll continue and expand the Youth Power Project, ensuring young people's voices inform services and Curo's strategic priorities
6. You'll collaborate with Curo's Resident Engagement team to consult with young people on topics affecting their lives
7. 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:
8. 26 days annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years
9. Your birthday off as an extra holiday
10. Up to 10% matched pension contribution
11. Flexible benefits including the ability to buy additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan
12. 'Perks at Work' giving you access to thousands of discounts
13. 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:
14. Experience working with vulnerable young people
15. Creative ability to design engaging activities that build practical skills
16. Understanding of youth homelessness issues
17. Strong communication and partnership-building skills
18. Experience working collaboratively with service users
19. Ability to motivate and inspire young people
Desirable:
20. Knowledge of local education and employment opportunities
21. Experience in trauma-informed environments
22. Understanding of safeguarding procedures
23. Skills in outcomes reporting and data analysis
24. Background in youth work or community development