Overview
We have a great opportunity for a Youth Employment Hub Support Worker on a full time, fixed term / secondment basis for 12 months.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, dependent on the needs of the service.
About You
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their goals? Do you have the empathy, energy and resilience to make a real difference every day?
As a Youth Employment Hub Support Worker, you will provide support, informal mentoring and encouragement to young people engaging with the Youth Hub. We are looking for a caring, organised and proactive person to join our new Youth Employment Hub as a Support Worker, providing one-to-one guidance, support, signposting and mentoring.
About The Team
You will join our friendly team, based at the Open Learning Centre alongside the Bracknell Skills Hub and Jobcentre Plus colleagues. You will report to the Youth Employment Hub Coordinator, with the role sitting within our Economic Development Team. It is a collaborative, community-focused team where we work together to remove barriers, create opportunities and make a lasting difference to young people’s futures.
Key responsibilities
* Build trusted relationships with young people and provide one-to-one support, mentoring and signposting.
* Assess barriers to employment and develop personalised action plans.
* Help young people access local services for housing, health, budgeting and wellbeing.
* Encourage youth voice and participation in shaping the Hub.
* Support group activities, workshops and employer engagement events.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th November or Thursday 6th November 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
Other details
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities: Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Specific details
Youth Employment Hub Support Worker (Fixed Term Contract 12 months)
Employer: Bracknell Forest Council
Salary: £30,753 - £36,141 per year inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 29/10/2025 at 23:59
Reference: PL/25/324097
Application note
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Lisa Thomas, Post 16 Strategy Manager — Tel: 01344 355201
Chris Mansfield, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration — Tel: 01344 351614
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.
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