Youth Development Worker

This full-time Youth Development Worker post in Bideford offers £15.34 hourly, 37 hours weekly, Monday to Friday within an 8am–9pm band. The temporary contract runs initially for six weeks, starting as soon as possible, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Location:

Bideford, North Devon Pay: £15.34 per hour

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary – initially 6 weeks Working Pattern:
Monday–Friday, within bandwidth hours of 8am–9pm Start: ASAP Enhanced DBS required

We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–25 in Bideford. This is a rewarding frontline role supporting young people who may have experienced homelessness or challenging circumstances, helping them develop the confidence and practical skills needed to move towards independent living.

• Provide 1-to-1 key worker support to young people aged 16–25
• Develop and review individual support and action plans
• Complete and update risk assessments and risk management plans
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management
• Assist with Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit and other benefit applications
• Help with budgeting, bills and managing finances
• Support access to education, training and employment
• Work closely with external agencies including mental health services, domestic abuse services and housing providers
• Help young people develop essential independent living skills
• Support successful move‑on into longer‑term accommodation
• Provide creative, person‑centred support tailored to individual needs

We are looking for someone with experience working with young people, homelessness, supported housing or vulnerable individuals . You will need excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, a calm and resilient approach, and the ability to manage support plans, risks and challenging situations professionally. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position.