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Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services Empowering independence, building futuresFull Time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa Hemel HempsteadAre 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 a Support Worker to join our Young People’s Housing 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:<ul>
<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>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<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 as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins</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 signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Youth Support Worker

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Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services Empowering independence, building futuresFull time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa Radlett (Shenley)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 a dedicated Youth Support Worker 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:<ul>
<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>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<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</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</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 signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services Empowering independence, building futuresPart time - 15 hours per week - £10,344pa Radlett (Shenley)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 a dedicated Support Worker 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:<ul>
<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>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<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</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</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>£10,344 pa for a 15 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 signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people? London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Youth Justice and Youth Manager to lead our multi-agency teams.In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for developing, leading, and managing a network of multi-agency services, with the primary goal of achieving better outcomes for children, young people, their families, and victims of crime. You'll lead a team of up to 30 staff and manage an annual budget of up to £2 million, ensuring that all services meet the highest quality standards. About You We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a multi-disciplinary setting, preferably within Children &amp; Young People Services. You should be a resilient and solution-focused professional with a strong analytical ability.Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, HMIP, YJB Practice Standards) and safeguarding processes.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary evidence base within youth justice and prevention, including the Child First Framework</li><li>Significant experience in a senior leadership role, successfully managing a large and diverse staff team.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of high-quality management of work with children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Proven experience in forging and managing successful partnerships.</li><li>Experience of leading a multi-agency team through significant change.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to improve service outcomes.</li><li>The ability to inspire confidence and build a high degree of credibility with stakeholders.</li><li>Effective budget management skills.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with equivalent relevant work experience. A professional qualification in Social Work is essential.</li></ul>You must be able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for this position. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24887&amp;hashed=837188022" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Youth Justice and Youth Manager

Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £12.85- £13.52 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: Permanent 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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