Youth Development Worker

LOCATION: St Austell, Cornwall

SALARY: £15.34 + holiday pay

DURATION: Temp for 3 months, with scope to be extended to go permanent

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

About The Role:

If you’re looking to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this could be the perfect opportunity. We are recruiting a Youth Development Worker to join a supported accommodation service in St Austell, helping young people experiencing homelessness to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living. The service takes a strength-based approach, encouraging young people to aim high, build their independence, and work towards their ambitions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in a supported living accommodation, with occasional short periods of lone working.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

This is a role where your personality and approach really matter. The young people supported come from diverse backgrounds, and the team reflects that diversity.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and support them to reach their goals.

Essential:

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
• Determination to achieve the best outcomes for young people
• Understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and mental health
• Knowledge of support planning
• Understanding of risk assessment and risk management
• Full UK driving licence
• Full Enhanced DBS on the update service

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a brighter future , we would love to hear from you. To apply for this role please contact Cali Webb on or submit your CV via this job site.