Youth Development Worker required to work flexibly across Bideford and Barnstaple in North Devon
£27,815 per annum
Monday – Friday
37 hours per week, between the hours of 9.30 am - 8pm on a rota basis
Temporary-to-permanent contract
Comprehensive benefits package after qualifying period
26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service, going up to 30 days a year
Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 9%
Death in service benefit x3 annual salary
Discretionary bonus scheme - 5% of basic annual earnings
Cycle to work scheme
Car benefit scheme
Colleague discounts portal – shopping, gym memberships, electronics, travel etc
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Company Sick Pay
Private medical insurance - After two years of service
Medical cash back plan
Regular social events
Volunteering days
Refer a friend scheme - £250
About the Role
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25.
To be accountable for a caseload of young people ensuring each young person has a relevant and up to date action plan and risk assessment.
Delivering 1-2-1 support sessions and in groupwork on topics including employability, life skills and independent living skills.
Working through support and action plans, in order for residents to develop the life skills necessary to move on and live independently in the community
Housing management, including ensuring that reasonable property condition is maintained, rent arrears are dealt with and to deal with nuisance issues and anti-social behaviours.
The right candidate
Holder of a current enhanced DBS criminal record check and full driving licence
Previous experience in a similar role such as support worker, care assistant etc
Experience of maintaining records and putting into place action plans.
A good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues
An understanding of support needs and support planning
Confident with lone working for short periods of time
If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps Exeter office and speak to Matt Langham or Sophie Meads