Youth Worker

Hertfordshire Services for Young People provides informal education / youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school. Our vision is clear. We want young people to succeed. By joining us, you will play a vital role in helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive futures. About the role As the Senior Youth Worker, you will support vulnerable young people aged 11-17 (and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with SEND). You'll support those experiencing difficulties at school, at home, or in the community, helping them navigate early challenges and prevent escalation to more intensive services. This role will see you:

• Deliver targeted youth work, including evening group projects
• Support young people missing from education to successfully re-engage
• Work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Lead youth work practice across the North Herts team
• Support training and development across the area team and Service
  
  We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships quickly, adapt to diverse needs, and respond confidently to service priorities. You will have:
Essential:
• A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification
• Substantial experience working with young people aged 11-17
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and at pace
• Ability to work 37 hours per week, including regular evenings, some weekends, and school holidays (in line with JNC terms and conditions)
• Confidence using ICT systems including recording data
• Experience of line / performance management of staff
• A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role., This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).