Youth Development Worker

Do you thrive on empowering young people to reach their full potential? Can you inspire, motivate, and guide them through life's challenges? Are you looking for a role that supports your personal and professional growth? If so, we would love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Worker to join our passionate Support team at Davy House - a vibrant supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25.

At Live West, we believe in a strength-based approach. We encourage young people experiencing homelessness to dream big, aim high, and build the skills they need to live independently. As a Youth Development Worker, you will be at the heart of this journey, helping them turn aspirations into reality.

• Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16-25.
• Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.
• Update and manage risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Support young people with tenancy and housing management.
• Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).
• Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.
• Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.
• Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).
• Help young people prepare for independent living and successful move-on.
• Adapt communication styles to provide person-centred, creative support.
• An ability to engage with a range of young people.
• A tenacity in seeking the best outcomes for young people.
• A good understanding of young people's needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
• An understanding of support needs and support planning.
• An understanding of risk assessing and risk management.

• Innovative and creative in your ways of working.
• Resilient and flexible in dealing with others.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confident in lone working and be a good team player.

At Live West, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of Live West, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers.

We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion at Live West:
At Live West, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. Live West is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with Live West, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at Live West by visiting our website.

This role is both rewarding and challenging - but if you are passionate about making a positive impact and ready to go the extra mile, you will find a meaningful and fulfilling career with us. This role is being offered on a full time, temp to perm basis. Bandwidth hours will be 8 am to 9 pm, the successful candidate will work 1 in every 4 weekends on a rolling rota basis, including bank holidays.

Please note:

This role is not eligible for a CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.

Our Reward and Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave:
  Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days…