Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner

Overview

Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner role at TieTalent. Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire. Job type: 18 Month, Fixed Term, Part-Time Contract. Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (flexible timings to suit young people''s needs; occasional weekend work).Salary: £26,936 pro rata (Actual salary for 30 hours per week £21,840 per annum). Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), laptop and phone provided, great work-life balance.

Location and working arrangements may be subject to change with notice.There is a company guarantee interview scheme for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families who meet the essential criteria for this role.Job Purpose

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working directly with young people in one-to-one or group settings. You will join an established team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people across Basingstoke and Deane.As a Youth Worker / Youth Support Practitioner you will provide one-to-one support, group work, and collaborative projects in partnership with schools, community organisations, and statutory services. You will join a supportive organisation that offers professional development and a great work-life balance, with core values focused on the needs and voices of young people.Core Values

Young Person-Centred: Put the needs, experiences, and voices of young people at the heart of everything we doEmpowerment: Equip young people with tools, confidence, and opportunities to make positive choicesIntegrity: Build trust through transparency and ethical practiceCollaboration: Work with communities, families, and professionals to provide holistic supportTrauma-Informed: Approach work with compassion and respect for lived experiencesGrowth and Learning: Commit to continual reflection, learning, and developmentDuties

Youth Support and Empowerment: Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based one-to-one and group support to empower young peopleRelationship Management: Build trusted, professional relationships with young people facing complex challengesCollaborative Partnership: Work with local services, authorities, agencies, and professionals to provide holistic supportConfidential Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential case records, risk assessments, and action plansProfessional Development: Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and supervisionAccess and Progression: Help young people access activities, mentoring, and progression opportunitiesMonitoring and Development: Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and ongoing project developmentProfessional Representation: Represent the organisation in multi-agency settingsCandidate Requirements

Essential

Experience working directly with young people in one-to-one and group settingsSafeguarding, case management, and partnership working experienceExcellent organisational and record-keeping skillsTechnologically confident; able to use digital platforms for communication and record keepingReflective and trauma-informed practitionerAbility to work independently and manage a caseloadConfident in preparing and delivering presentations or group sessionsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work useDesirable

Relevant youth work, social work, or counselling qualificationsExperience participating in safeguarding or child protection meetingsExperience in community-based youth work or outreachHow To Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review. CVs of applicants meeting the criteria will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application, you consent to us submitting your details to our Client for this purpose.Job Ref: AWDO-C13793AWD online is an employment agency; you will be applying through AWD online on behalf of the client.Additional

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