Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you! Due to an internal move, we have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Worker at our Redruth Foyer - a supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25.
Redruth Foyer is part of the Foyer Federation, where we embrace a strength-based approach called Advantaged Thinking. We encourage young people experiencing homelessness to aim high, dream big, and fulfill their ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Key Worker Support: Offer personalised support to young people, helping them develop life skills and work through action plans.
- Update Risk Assessments: Regularly review and update risk assessments and management plans to ensure the safety and progress of our residents.
- Deliver 1-2-1 Support Sessions: Conduct individual sessions focused on life skills, personal development, and goal setting.
- Support Medical Appointments: Assist young people in attending medical appointments, ensuring they receive the care they need.
- Contribute to Multi-Agency Meetings: Collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive support and create effective action plans.
- Facilitate Group Activities: Lead and support group activities as part of our learning program, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
Why Apply for This Role?
As an internal candidate, you already understand our mission and values. This role offers you the chance to further develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and continue your journey with a team that values your experience and dedication. You will have the opportunity to bring your unique personality and insights to support our diverse group of young people.
What Will My Working Week Look Like?
Youth Development Workers operate on a four-week rolling rota with shifts that include 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, and 1:30pm-9:30pm. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team on-site, supporting young people who can live with us for up to two years. The role includes some elements of lone working, ensuring every day is different and dynamic.
This role is being offered on a part time basis, working 29.6 hours per week on a rolling rota, including Bank Holidays and weekends, with bandwidth hours from 8am to 10pm.
For further information about this opportunity, please view our candidate information pack.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
And what would make you stand out from the crowd?
You will need to take a creative approach to support; adapting your style of communication with each individual to provide a person-centred approach to help the young people establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.
To be a successful as a Youth Development Worker, here at LiveWest, you will have:
- An ability to engage with a range of young people.
- A tenacity in seeking the best outcomes for young people.
- 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.
Ideally You Will Be
- Innovative and creative in your ways of working.
- Resilient and flexible in dealing with others.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Confident in lone working and be a good team player.
This role is really suited to someone who likes to manage their own diary and caseload, and enjoys interacting with lots of people on a daily basis.
The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of young people. You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Our Reward And Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.
Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.
As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.
Inclusion At LiveWest
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.
You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.
