Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment

LOCATION: Liskeard
SALARY: £14.82 + holiday pay
DURATION: Temporary (3 months) with potential to become permanent
HOURS: 37 hours per week –
Shifts between 8am – 10pm, Monday to Sunday (rolling 4-week rota)

About The Role:
If you’re looking to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are recruiting a Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment to join a supported accommodation service in Liskeard, helping young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.

The service takes a strength-based approach, encouraging young people to aim high, build their independence, and work towards their ambitions.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in a supported living accommodation, with occasional short periods of lone working.

Key Responsibilities:
*Provide key worker support to young people living within the service

*Work alongside residents to develop support and action plans

*Update risk assessments and risk management plans

*Support young people to develop life skills for independent living

*Help residents maintain their licence agreements or tenancies

*Support young people to access external services and opportunities

*Take a person-centred approach, adapting your support style to each individual

This is a role where your personality and approach really matter. The young people supported come from diverse backgrounds, and the team reflects that diversity.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and support them to reach their goals.

Essential:

*Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
*Determination to achieve the best outcomes for those you support
*Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health
*Knowledge of support planning
*Understanding of risk assessment and risk management
*Full UK driving licence

You’ll also ideally be:
*Creative and innovative in your approach to support
*Resilient and flexible
*Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
*Confident working alone when required
*A strong team player

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys managing their own caseload, organising their workload, and working closely with people on a daily basis.

Important Information
*Enhanced DBS check required
*Start date: ASAP
*Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to become permanent
*Hours: 37 hours per week

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Cali Webb on .