Youth Development Worker – Tenancy Sustainment LOCATION:                LiskeardSALARY:                    £14.82 + holiday pay DURATION:                Temporary (3 months) with potential to become permanentHOURS:                      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 .