Youth Development Worker

BDS currently have exciting opportunities for Youth Development Workers to join a well-established Housing Association in the Truro and in the St Austell area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
• An understanding of support needs and support planning.
• An understanding risk assessing and risk management.

Location

Positions available in St Austell and Truro

Working Pattern

Monday- Friday – shift pattern working between the hours of 8am and 8pm

Expected Length of Contract

temp ongoing – potential to go perm for the right person

Pay Rate

£15.34 PAYE £19.76 Umbrella

YOU MUST HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK WITH ADULT AND CHILD BARRING FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS

YOU MUST BE A DRIVER WITH ACCESS TO A VEHICLE

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