Youth Support Workers in Charge
CompanyHertfordshire County Council
Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At5/31/2026
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Occupation TypeYouth and community workers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Job Introduction
Job Title: Youth Support Worker in Charge
Salary Range: £29,644 pa progressing to £33,066 pa (pro rata for part time)
Hours: Part Time (18.5 hours per week) which includes four 2.5hour evenings during term time with flexible daytime hours and additional hours often available.
Job Location: North Herts and St Albans
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services
Do you have what it takes to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in life?
Take your youth work experience to the next level and lead a team that’s giving young people the support they need as they transition to adulthood.
Managing a small team of 4-5 Youth Support Workers and Volunteers, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a range of curriculum-based groupwork projects as well as working one-to-one with vulnerable and at-risk young people aged 11 to 17 to help improve their future prospects.
Part of the role will require you to handle safeguarding issues and health and safety, whilst addressing service users’ needs and helping them overcome the specific challenges they face.
We’re looking for people who have experience of youth work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) and are ready for the next step in their career.
Having good IT, record keeping, organisational and planning skills is crucial for this role, along the ability to forge relationships with a range of partner organisations.
Along with one of the most rewarding roles in HCC Children’s Services, you can expect ongoing training and development and a comprehensive benefits scheme including access to a national pension scheme with generous employer contributions, a whole host of discounts and wellbeing support.
Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information
Job Title: Youth Support Worker in Charge
Salary Range: £29,644 pa progressing to £33,066 pa (pro rata for part time)
Hours: Part Time (18.5 hours per week) which includes four 2.5hour evenings during term time with flexible daytime hours and additional hours often available.
Job Location: North Herts and St Albans
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services
Do you have what it takes to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in life?
Take your youth work experience to the next level and lead a team that’s giving young people the support they need as they transition to adulthood.
Managing a small team of 4-5 Youth Support Workers and Volunteers, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a range of curriculum-based groupwork projects as well as working one-to-one with vulnerable and at-risk young people aged 11 to 17 to help improve their future prospects.
Part of the role will require you to handle safeguarding issues and health and safety, whilst addressing service users’ needs and helping them overcome the specific challenges they face.
We’re looking for people who have experience of youth work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) and are ready for the next step in their career.
Having good IT, record keeping, organisational and planning skills is crucial for this role, along the ability to forge relationships with a range of partner organisations.
Along with one of the most rewarding roles in HCC Children’s Services, you can expect ongoing training and development and a comprehensive benefits scheme including access to a national pension scheme with generous employer contributions, a whole host of discounts and wellbeing support.
Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information
Work for Services for Young People.
Interviews are ongoing and held throughout the advertising period.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
Benefits of working for us
How To Apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving Required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Interviews are ongoing and held throughout the advertising period.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
Benefits of working for us
How To Apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving Required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.