Youth Support Worker

4 days ago


Hertford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable young people to overcome challenges and build independent futures?

At Peabody, our values drive everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. If these resonate with you, we’d love for you to join our talent pool for flexible, zero-hours Youth Support Worker roles across various locations in Hertfordshire.

Who we support

We work with young people aged 16-25 facing a range of challenges such as:

* Mental health issues

* Substance misuse

* Relationship breakdowns

* Gang involvement

* Isolation and homelessness

Your role will be to offer guidance, build trust, and create a safe environment as they work toward stability and independence.

What you’ll do

As a Youth Support Worker, you’ll provide essential support to young people living in temporary housing. You will:

* Support young people in developing life skills and preparing for independent living.

* Help them access education, employment, or training opportunities.

* Assist with finding and securing long-term housing.

* Provide emotional support and manage challenging behaviour.

* Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking compassionate individuals who can build strong, supportive relationships with young people.

* Experience: Working with young people aged 16-25 or personal insight into their challenges.

* Skills: Ability to stay calm under pressure, de-escalate conflicts, and manage challenging behaviour.

* Knowledge: Awareness of safeguarding practices and trauma-informed care is desirable.

Locations

We have opportunities available across multiple Hertfordshire locations, including: EN8, HP4, SG13, WD6, SG5, SG7, AL3, SG1, SG2, and WD19.

Additional Information

* Enhanced DBS check required.

* Zero-hours contract offering flexibility to fit your schedule.

* Potential for shifts to include occasional sleep-ins.

Submit your CV and state what your preferred location in Hertfordshire might be. If your experience matches our criteria, we’ll reach out to discuss current opportunities.

We look forward to hearing from you and together, we can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Closing date: 28th November 2024.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship



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