Pay Level: Level 5 £30,160 Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 Location: Slough, Berkshire The closing date for applications is midnight on 10th November 2025 What you’ll be doing: As part of our commitment to Slough’s Recovery and Improvement Plan, we are seeking a dedicated and motivated Youth Engagement Worker to join our team. In this role, you will actively engage with young people referred to or identified by relevant agencies, providing the motivation, guidance, and support they need to overcome the barriers, circumstances, and challenges they face. You will work closely with young people to help them identify opportunities and pathways to successfully transition into adulthood, whether through education, training, employment, or personal development. You will also play an integral role in Slough’s Early Help and Safer Slough initiatives, ensuring clear communication, integrated working, and coherent service pathways across agencies and community partners. The role requires someone who can build trust and rapport with young people, understand their individual needs, and provide practical and emotional support to help them achieve positive outcomes. We are looking for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, with experience working in youth support, community services, or educational settings. You should be resilient, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to deliver joined-up, effective support. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the recovery and improvement of services in Slough while supporting young people to achieve their potential and create positive futures. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service. The Local Government Pension Scheme We offer a wider range of great benefits including: Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work. Right to Work: All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. Interested? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information. How to Apply: Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.