Job · Complex Needs team
Engagement Keyworker
Work directly with young people, including those at risk of offending, excluded from education or living in difficult home situations. You will be a positive role model, offering one-to-one mentoring, outreach and structured support that helps them change direction.
What you will do
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people through one-to-one outreach
- Plan and deliver engagement activities that reduce antisocial behaviour and increase participation in education
- Offer emotional and behavioural support, including home visits and community activities
- Work closely with social workers, schools, carers and other partners
- Write clear support plans, assessments and reports, and keep accurate case records
- Spot needs and risks early and respond with focused, evidence-based support
- Encourage young people to use education, employment, housing, health and leisure services
- Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
What you need
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally with complex needs
- Confidence to work on your own and respond calmly to challenging behaviour
- Good spoken and written communication
- The ability to build rapport with young people, families and professionals
- A working knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and social inclusion
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, case management systems)
- Willingness to work flexibly and travel locally
It helps if you have
- A qualification in youth work, social work, education or coaching
- Experience in youth justice, or supporting young people into education or work
- Familiarity with statutory safeguarding policies and procedures
What you will get
- Extensive CPD and accredited training, paid for by YPR
- A values-driven team
- Room to progress in a growing organisation
- The chance to directly improve outcomes for young people and families
Requirements
- Complete the CPD courses your manager assigns within the agreed timeframes
- An Enhanced DBS check before you start
Apply to be our next Engagement Keyworker
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