Targeted Youth Support Team Leader - Youth Connect South West

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is looking for a proactive and motivated Targeted Team Leader to join our team, helping us deliver essential services to young people within the Bath and North East Somerset area. This role supports the Programme Manager in leading our Targeted Support Programme, which provides tailored support for young people facing a range of challenges, including family issues, mental health, and engagement in education, employment, and training. Please note, this service is currently up for retendering, which may impact the structure of the role or service in the future. We are committed to maintaining high-quality support for young people and will support all staff through any potential changes.,

• Lead and manage a team of Engagement Workers, supporting them to provide effective interventions for young people
• Collaborate with partner agencies, attend multi-agency meetings, and ensure young people's voices influence programme development
• Maintain accurate records, oversee caseloads, and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed
• Support the Programme Manager in developing a service that aligns with the B&NES Early Help Strategy
  
  Holds a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Careers Information, Advice and Guidance, or equivalent
• Has experience in managing a team and working directly with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of safeguarding, youth work, and multi-agency collaboration
  
  YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with / without barred list checks. As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and / or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process. Based at Southside Youth Hub, with potential for flexible working across other Youth Connect South West premises and community settings within Bath and North East Somerset.