The Youth Support Worker role is a varied and interesting post and we are looking for someone with experience of working in a support role with children and young people. The post holder will be responsible for providing advice and guidance around personal and social development through informal education opportunities, within schools and local communities. The Youth Support Worker will work as part of a team and with other partners, including providers in the statutory, private and voluntary sector, to develop and deliver a model of support for local young people.

The post will mainly be street- based work. We are looking for dynamic, creative people who can think on their feet and are confident in engaging with hard-to-reach young people.

The successful applicant will need to work daytimes, evenings and some weekends- the role requires flexible working.

We welcome applications from newly qualified graduates who have studied on a Youth Work related course

Applicants for this position must have proven experience of working with young people.