Youth Development Worker
CV-LibrarySt Austell, CornwalltemporaryPosted: 25 September 2026
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The main focus of this role will be to work across the Truro and St Austell area supporting vulnerable service users based in a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25.
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
Apply now for immediate consideration
The main focus of this role will be to work across the Truro and St Austell area supporting vulnerable service users based in a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25.
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
Apply now for immediate consideration