Overview
Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group settings is required for a well-established charity that works with young people aged 35 and under.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
The company guarantees an interview for all Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families who meet the essential criteria for this role.
SALARY £26,936 pro rata (Actual salary for 30 hours per week £21,840 per annum)
BENEFITS 27 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Laptop and Phone provided, plus a Great Work-Life Balance
LOCATION Basingstoke, Hampshire
JOB TYPE 18 Month, Fixed Term, Part-Time Contract
WORKING HOURS 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday (flexible timings to suit young people's needs; will include occasional weekend work)
KEY REQUIREMENT Candidates MUST have a Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group settings. You will join an established team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people across Basingstoke and Deane. The role includes one-to-one support, group work, and collaborative projects in partnership with schools, community organisations, and statutory services. The organisation offers professional development and a great work-life balance, with core values including:
* Young Person-Centred: Put the needs, experiences, and voices of young people at the heart of everything they do
* Empowerment: Equip young people with tools, confidence, and opportunities to make positive choices
* Integrity: Build trust through transparency, consistency, and ethical practice
* Collaboration: Work in partnership with communities, families, and professionals to create holistic support
* Trauma-Informed: Approach work with compassion and respect for lived experiences
* Growth and Learning: Commit to continual reflection, learning, and development
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, please send your CV to our Recruitment Team for review.
DUTIES
* Youth Support & Empowerment: Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based one-to-one and group support to empower young people
* Relationship Management: Build trusted, professional relationships with young people facing a range of complex challenges
* Collaborative Partnership: Work with local services, local authorities, agencies, and professionals to provide holistic support
* Confidential Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential case records, risk assessments, and action plans
* Professional Development: Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and supervision to support growth
* Access & Progression: Enable young people to access a range of activities, mentoring and progression opportunities
* Monitoring & Development: Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and ongoing development of projects
* Professional Representation: Represent the organisation professionally in multi-agency settings
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
* Previous experience working directly with young people in one-to-one and group settings
* Proven experience of safeguarding, case management, and partnership working
* Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
* Technologically confident, able to use digital platforms for communication and records
* A reflective and trauma-informed practitioner
* Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
* Confident in preparing and delivering presentations or group sessions
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Desirable:
* Relevant youth work, social work, or counselling qualifications
* Experience participating in safeguarding or child protection meetings
* Experience in community-based youth work or outreach
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review. CVs of applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your application you consent to us submitting your details for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-C13793
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