Youth Support Worker – Part Time
Permanent, Part Time. Salary £25,580 to £25,919 per annum (pro rata £12,790 to £12,959 per annum for 18.5 hrs/week). Location: Basildon. Working style: Community-based worker. Closing date: 22nd July 2026.
We are seeking a Youth Support Worker to support the development of youth work in the community. You will work face‑to‑face with young people as part of a team, ensuring they have positive experiences and developing activities with them. You will work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and residentials.
Accountabilities
- Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community.
- Support the development of youth services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services.
- Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved.
- As part of the team involve young people in the decision‑making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community.
- As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self‑awareness and self‑esteem.
- Deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, including residential experiences for young people.
- Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, identifying priorities and learning needs and being responsible for the learning and development of self. Complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment.
- Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace.
- Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the Youth Work Commissioner.
The Experience You Will Bring
- Qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be prepared to undertake training.
- Good level of numeracy and literacy.
- Experience of working with young people and communities, which may include a voluntary role.
- Ability to build relationships and relate well to people.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Commitment to challenging prejudice and ignorance.
- Ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Must be able to travel within the operational area. A driving licence and vehicle access or alternative mobility arrangement required.
Equal Opportunities and EEO
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interview disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme. We also interview veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Contact: ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk for queries.
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