Youth Worker

Posted 29 January 2026
Salary £28.8k per year
LocationTrowbridge
Discipline Housing
Reference172706
Contact NameJames McCarthy

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a charity based in Trowbridge, who are recruiting for a Youth Worker on a four month Fixed Term Contract (ongoing). The position is paying just over £28,800 per annum, FTE.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience supporting Young People to from a disadvantaged background to fulfil their potential, and gain independence.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Educate and mentor young people with complex needs
  • Develop and implement education, training and employment activities and programmes
  • Provide guidance and support to young people in their personal growth and development
  • Assist and support young people to access and engage with support and ETE opportunities
  • Foster a safe and inclusive environment for young people to thrive
  • Collaborate with parents, referrers and other professionals to ensure the well-being of the young person
  • Monitor and assess the progress of each young person
  • Maintain accurate records of activities, incidents, and observations 

Experience required:

  • Working with young people in a trauma-informed way

  • Promote independence with a vulnerable client group

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday - Friday

  • 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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