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Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with parents/carers and children who are in care/at the edge of care, to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people aged 10 years old and above and their families.</li><li>Be skilled and experienced in supporting them to manage intrafamilial and extra familial risks, including criminal and sexual child exploitation.</li><li>Engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people who are in care/at the edge of care.</li><li>Use skills including coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice to support them to live at home with their families.</li><li>Work alongside multi-disciplinary experts and be trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm.</li><li>Through working intensively with children, young people and their carers and people who are of significance to them, you will need to manage high levels of challenge and work with resistance. Build positive relationships with children, young people and their families based on their individual needs; responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and how they self-identify.</li><li>Make referrals to other professionals in the team such as recovery workers, healthy relationship workers and psychological therapists.</li><li>Record all of your work in our case management system, ensuring that case records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li><li>Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the children, young people and families, being guided by the times they need support, including the need to work in the evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work pattern:We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.<h4>About you</h4>No formal qualifications are required for the role, you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.Previous experience of working with children and families is desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them</li><li>Full driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team who are achieving real change and positive outcomes for children in care and families of Hertfordshire.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 job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th &amp; 14th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; 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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: SfYP My Future Coach Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireBased in Apsley, covering the South and West of Hertfordshire.The successful candidate will be out and about with some hybrid working. The work with the young people will be mainly face to face, as will the work with providers, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Services for Young People (SfYP) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team provides a range of specialist services for young people (aged 13-25) with additional needs/SEND. This involves providing careers, information, advice, and guidance to support them in making positive decisions about their futures; maintenance of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for those aged 16+ in further education and support to find paid employment or other positive activities.In Hertfordshire, we have developed the ‘My Future Programme’, which has been designed to support young people with EHCPs to progress through education, out of college and into adulthood.&nbsp; The programme is delivered by SfYP in partnership with all four Hertfordshire colleges.&nbsp;We are currently looking to recruit a full time Coach, to work with the colleges in the South &amp; West of the county. The key role of the Coach is to provide transition coaching assistance to young people with SEND who are moving on from college, into the next phase of their lives, working closely with parents/carers.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to:<ul><li>Engage effectively with a caseload of young people with EHCPs, identified by the allocated colleges and SfYP CEIAG Advisers to provide transition coaching and support.</li><li>Work with college staff and SfYP staff to ensure that young people on caseload are supported appropriately to move into positive activities of interest when they leave college.</li><li>Support young people to take up positive activities, volunteering, or paid employment opportunities by using tried and tested supported employment techniques.</li><li>Provide advice, support and disability awareness training as required to opportunities providers to unsure they understand how to support the young person they are providing an opportunity to.</li><li>Provide information and support to parents/carers to raise aspirations and expectations for a fulfilling life after college that can include positive activities, volunteering, community inclusion and paid employment.</li><li>Work with local third sector organisations to identify opportunities that match the skills of young people on caseload.</li></ul><ul><li>Work to agreed targets including college leaver NEET prevention, monitoring of caseload progress through regular review, recording of data on management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports as required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with young people with additional needs/SEND.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers to learning, training, volunteering, and employment that young people may have.</li><li>Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrable time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload.</li><li>Experience of the use of ICT systems, including databases.</li><li>Demonstrable advocacy and negotiation skills.</li><li>Experience of working with employers, providers and third sector organisations.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)</li><li>Experience of sales/marketing.</li><li>Experience of providing training.</li></ul>If you want a job with variety, then this role is for you, as no two days are the same. The job combines providing transition support for young people with marketing them to employers, community providers and third sector organisations.The postholder will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEND and their families by helping them to find suitable post college opportunities which may include community activities, volunteering, or paid employment where appropriate.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 job role is within the Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Noble at <a href="mailto:tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date:21st December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; 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). 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Support Worker - Young People’s Services Empowering independence, building futures
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa
Hemel Hempstead
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for dedicated Support Worker's to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.
What we are looking for:
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<li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li>
<li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li>
<li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li>
<li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li>
<li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li>
<li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li>
<li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li>
<li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li>
<li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li>
<li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li>
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Essential Criteria:
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<li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown Housing</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li>
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Hightown Benefits:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
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Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS (and signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.
We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Youth Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Service (Watford)Full time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857paAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are looking for a dedicated Youth Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team.This is a great opportunity for people who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals and move forward into independent, fulfilling lives.Watford YPHS provides supported housing for 16-19-year-olds in need, with 11 rooms across two schemes. It also offers two unstaffed move-on schemes for 18-24-year-olds with lower support needs. The service supports young people from diverse backgrounds, often affected by trauma or instability, using Trauma-Informed Approaches and a Psychologically Informed Environment to foster healing and resilience.This role operates within a 24-hour rotational shift pattern, which includes regular overnight sleep-in shifts on a weekly basis (2:30pm-10:30pm, Sleep in 10:30pm-7:30am and then 7:30am-3:30pm). Support Worker’s must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a consistent rota.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop the practical and emotional skills they need to live independently. You will:<ul><li>Develop personalised, trauma-sensitive support plans tailored to each young person’s needs and aspirations</li><li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Support access to education, employment, and training opportunities</li><li>Refer young people to external services, including healthcare, mental health, and substance support</li><li>Use PIE principles to create a psychologically supportive environment within the service</li><li>Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support</li><li>Respond effectively in crisis situations and contribute to safeguarding plans.</li></ul>About you: We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to empowering vulnerable young people.You will also need to:<ul><li>Demonstrate an understanding of trauma and how it affects behaviour, relationships, and engagement</li><li>Use a psychologically informed, non-judgemental approach in your daily practice</li><li>Communicate clearly and adapt to diverse needs and backgrounds</li><li>Work flexibly as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (we make sleep in payments of at least £52.78, in addition to your basic pay)</li><li>Work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence with business insurance and have access to a vehicle. There will be occasions where staff will need to transport young people in their vehicles</li></ul>Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:<ul><li>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</li><li>Sign up to the DBS Update Service</li></ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

<h2>About us</h2>Join&nbsp;Tokko Youth Hub, a dynamic charity in the heart of Luton dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic&nbsp;Youth Worker&nbsp;to inspire, engage, and support young people through creative, inclusive, and accredited youth programmes.We particularly welcome applicants with experience or interest in&nbsp;health and wellbeing,&nbsp;sports, or&nbsp;creative arts and media. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects that of our young people. Join Tokko and help young people lead happy, healthy lives.<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £27,900 per year (actual)Hour: 37Contract type: Fixed term for 12 month An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tokko Youth Hub Team, as a Youth Worker. This is a great opportunity to join The Tokko Youth Hub Team at a time when we are moving into a new stage in our organisational growth. We are excited to meet candidates who want to join us on this journey.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Youth Worker to join our team and support children and young people aged 11–19 across a diverse, multi-cultural urban community.In this vital role, you will build meaningful relationships, deliver engaging activities, and provide targeted support to young people who may be experiencing challenges such as disaffection, underachievement, or social and emotional barriers to learning.About the RoleAs a Youth Worker, you will:<ul><li>Work with young people both one-to-one and in group settings, offering support, guidance, and opportunities for development.</li><li>Engage vulnerable and disengaged young people and their families, helping to build confidence, resilience, and positive pathways.</li><li>Assess needs, analyse information, and create evidence-based action plans that support young people’s personal, social, and educational development.</li><li>Plan, deliver, and evaluate creative, reflective, and inclusive youth work activities.</li><li>Work independently and as part of a multi-agency team, collaborating with partners to achieve the best outcomes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with key staff and professionals, offering challenge where appropriate to effect positive change.</li><li>Maintain high standards of communication, administration, and record keeping.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>We are seeking someone who has:<ul><li>Substantial experience in statutory and/or voluntary youth work with young people aged 11–19 in a multi-ethnic urban environment.</li><li>Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges.</li><li>Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>The ability to reflect on and develop their own practice.</li><li>Strong ICT skills for communication, presentation, research, and documentation.</li><li>A thorough understanding of Equal Opportunities, particularly in relation to young people from diverse communities.</li><li>Sound knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health &amp; Safety.</li><li>Understanding of youth-related evidence-based practice and legislation in at least one of the following areas:</li><ul><li>Anti-social behaviour / youth offending</li><li>Child Sexual Exploitation</li><li>Teenage pregnancy / sexual health</li><li>Substance misuse</li><li>Domestic abuse</li><li>Radicalisation / extremism</li><li>Bullying</li><li>Gangs / youth violence</li><li>Mental ill-health</li><li>Neglect / toxic trio</li><li>Missing or runaway young people</li></ul><li>A recognised professional youth work qualification or relevant degree, with suitable competencies and experience.</li></ul>Working Requirements<ul><li>Ability to work up to four evenings per week.</li><li>Ability to travel and work across a range of locations within the borough.</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors, including street-based environments where you remain visible and accessible to young people.</li></ul>Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to improving the lives of young people, with opportunities for training, development, and meaningful impact.If you’re driven, creative, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>Application process</h2>For more information and to apply please visit: <a href="https://tokko.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://tokko.co.uk/vacancies/</a>To apply please complete the application form and the Equal Opportunities form at the bottom of the advert.Please send the application form to <a href="mailto:Tasha.case@tokko.co.uk" target="_blank">Tasha.case@tokko.co.uk</a>Closing date: 11th December 2025 at 5pm<h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669318&amp;ptId=12076" target="_blank">download: Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form- Tokko.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669319&amp;ptId=12076" target="_blank">download: TOKKO Job Application 2025.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669320&amp;ptId=12076" target="_blank">download: Youth Worker Full time Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Youth Worker - Tokko

<h2>About us</h2>Join&nbsp;Tokko Youth Space, a dynamic charity in the heart of Luton dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic&nbsp;Youth Worker&nbsp;to inspire, engage, and support young people through creative, inclusive, and accredited youth programmes.We particularly welcome applicants with experience or interest in&nbsp;health and wellbeing,&nbsp;sports, or&nbsp;creative arts and media. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects that of our young people. Join Tokko and help young people lead happy, healthy lives.<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £13,573 a year (actual)Hour: 18 Contract type: Fixed term for 12 month Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Youth Worker to join our team and support children and young people aged 11–19 across a diverse, multi-cultural urban community.In this vital role, you will build meaningful relationships, deliver engaging activities, and provide targeted support to young people who may be experiencing challenges such as disaffection, underachievement, or social and emotional barriers to learning.About the RoleAs a Youth Worker, you will:<ul><li>Work with young people both one-to-one and in group settings, offering support, guidance, and opportunities for development.</li><li>Engage vulnerable and disengaged young people and their families, helping to build confidence, resilience, and positive pathways.</li><li>Assess needs, analyse information, and create evidence-based action plans that support young people’s personal, social, and educational development.</li><li>Plan, deliver, and evaluate creative, reflective, and inclusive youth work activities.</li><li>Work independently and as part of a multi-agency team, collaborating with partners to achieve the best outcomes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with key staff and professionals, offering challenge where appropriate to effect positive change.</li><li>Maintain high standards of communication, administration, and record keeping.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>We are seeking someone who has:<ul><li>Substantial experience in statutory and/or voluntary youth work with young people aged 11–19 in a multi-ethnic urban environment.</li><li>Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges.</li><li>Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>The ability to reflect on and develop their own practice.</li><li>Strong ICT skills for communication, presentation, research, and documentation.</li><li>A thorough understanding of Equal Opportunities, particularly in relation to young people from diverse communities.</li><li>Sound knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health &amp; Safety.</li><li>Understanding of youth-related evidence-based practice and legislation in at least one of the following areas:</li><ul><li>Anti-social behaviour / youth offending</li><li>Child Sexual Exploitation</li><li>Teenage pregnancy / sexual health</li><li>Substance misuse</li><li>Domestic abuse</li><li>Radicalisation / extremism</li><li>Bullying</li><li>Gangs / youth violence</li><li>Mental ill-health</li><li>Neglect / toxic trio</li><li>Missing or runaway young people</li></ul><li>A recognised professional youth work qualification or relevant degree, with suitable competencies and experience.</li></ul>Working Requirements<ul><li>Ability to work up to four evenings per week.</li><li>Ability to travel and work across a range of locations within the borough.</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors, including street-based environments where you remain visible and accessible to young people.</li></ul>Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to improving the lives of young people, with opportunities for training, development, and meaningful impact.If you’re driven, creative, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>Application process</h2>For more information and to apply please visit: <a href="https://tokko.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://tokko.co.uk/vacancies/</a>Please complete the application form and the equal opportunities form at the bottom of the advert.please send the completed forms to<a href="mailto:Tasha.case@tokko.co.uk" target="_blank">Tasha.case@tokko.co.uk</a>Closing date: 11th December 2025 5pm <h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669335&amp;ptId=12077" target="_blank">download: Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form- Tokko.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669336&amp;ptId=12077" target="_blank">download: TOKKO Job Application 2025.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1669337&amp;ptId=12077" target="_blank">download: Youth Worker - 18hr Job Description.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.What is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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Southwark Council

Independent Visitor - Volunteer Opportunity

Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £13,26 - £13,96 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: PermanentWe have vacancies in the following locations: Three Rivers, Hertsmere, Dacorum, Broxbourne, East Herts, Welwyn Hatfield, North Herts and Stevenage.Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.<h4>About the Team</h4>You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you’ll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. &nbsp;Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.<h4>About the role</h4>Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday – Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul><li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li><li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li><li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li></ul>We’re looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity.Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.If you’re passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you’ll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li><li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li><li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs.</li><li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li><li>Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice.</li><li>An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>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.Questions? Then feel free to email <a href="mailto:SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or visit our website to find out more information&nbsp;Work for Services for Young People.Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis.&nbsp;Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. 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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>YSW 5-8 Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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8 Youth Work Jobs in Hemel Hempstead, UK