Youth Development Lead - Employability HSC

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 21/07/2026

Salary: £25,092.00 to £28,783.00 dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Plymouth

Interviews: 3rd of August

We are looking for a Youth Development Lead to join our Health and Social Care Delivery Team in Plymouth. In this role you will deliver a range of employability programmes and recruitment activities that support young people into careers within the health and social care sector. You will work closely with employers, training providers and community partners to create pathways into employment, while providing tailored guidance and support to participants.

• Manage a caseload of young people, providing one-to-one coaching, action planning and ongoing support to help them achieve positive employment outcomes in health and social care.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with health and social care employers, training providers and local stakeholders to identify opportunities for participants.
• Keep meticulous records of information and data on young people, volunteers and partners, ensuring compliance with funding contracts.
• Lead the development and implementation of a local Action Plan that supports Equality, Diversity and Inclusion goals.
• Be prepared to undertake additional duties and deputise when required.

• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays; office closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working – a combination of office days and working from home.
• Opportunity to volunteer for or attend events such as The King's Trust Awards, Pride and active events.
• Access to an in-house learning platform to develop your career and role skills.
• Benefits platform covering health, financial well‑being support and discounts at various retailers.
• Personal development opportunities through networks such as KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Family leave: 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave; 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Trust contribution of 5% of salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.
• Generous life assurance cover (4× annual salary).

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively seek to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in the sector, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers working directly with young people are subject to basic and enhanced disclosure checks. A criminal record does not automatically exclude applicants.