Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment
LOCATION: Liskeard
SALARY: £14.82 + holiday pay
DURATION: Temporary (3 months) with potential to become permanent
HOURS: 37 hours per week –
Shifts between 8am – 10pm, Monday to Sunday (rolling 4-week rota)
About The Role:
If you’re looking to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are recruiting a Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment to join a supported accommodation service in Liskeard, helping young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.
The service takes a strength-based approach, encouraging young people to aim high, build their independence, and work towards their ambitions.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in a supported living accommodation, with occasional short periods of lone working.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide key worker support to young people living within the service
Work alongside residents to develop support and action plans
Update risk assessments and risk management plans
Support young people to develop life skills for independent living
Help residents maintain their licence agreements or tenancies
Support young people to access external services and opportunities
Take a person-centred approach, adapting your support style to each individual
This is a role where your personality and approach really matter. The young people supported come from diverse backgrounds, and the team reflects that diversity.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and support them to reach their goals.
Essential:
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
Determination to achieve the best outcomes for those you support
Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health
Knowledge of support planning
Understanding of risk assessment and risk management
Full UK driving licence
You’ll also ideally be:
Creative and innovative in your approach to support
Resilient and flexible
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Confident working alone when required
A strong team player
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys managing their own caseload, organising their workload, and working closely with people on a daily basis.
Important Information
Enhanced DBS check required
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to become permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please contact Cali Webb on (phone number removed)