About Us We believe in relationships that make a difference and creating the space for young people tofeelseen, heard, andsupported. If you’re passionate aboutsupportingyoung people, this is where you belong. The Targeted YouthSupportService (TYSS) works with young people aged 11–18 who are experiencing a range of vulnerabilities, including risk of exploitation, involvement in crime or anti-social behaviour, family breakdown, missing episodes, or challenges aroundemotionalwellbeing.Our aim is to build trusting relationships, reduce risk, and help young people make safe and positive decisions for their future. About the Role As a Youth Worker in our Targeted YouthSupportService, you’ll play a key role in delivering, relationship-basedsupportto young people who need it most.Working one-to-one and in small groups, you’ll help young people build confidence, strengthen protective factors, improve resilience, and stay engaged in education, training, and community life. You will: Hold a caseload of young people requiring targeted interventions Undertake assessments and develop tailoredsupportplans Build strong, consistent relationships with young people and their families Work collaboratively with schools, social care, health, police, voluntary sector partners and others Provide detached youth work in the communities Identify andrespondto safeguarding concerns appropriately Keep accurate, timely records and contribute to multi-agency plans About you We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with adolescents facing complex challenges Isconfident, resilient, and able to de-escalate difficult situations Builds rapport quickly and communicates well with young people Understands safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed practice Isconfidentworking collaboratively across services Works well bothindependentlyand as part of asupportiveteam Iscommittedto equality, diversity, andinclusivepractice Can work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends A relevant qualification in youth work, social care, education, health, or a related field is desirable, but equivalent experience will also be considered. Rewards and benefits Asupportive, skilled and passionate team Regular supervision and reflective practice Learning and development opportunities Opportunities to innovate and shape youthsupportacross Oxfordshire Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact Harriet.Preedy@oxfordshire.gov.uk Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .