Youth Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time #YouthWorker to join our Norfolk youth team for Prospects, part of Shaw Trust Youth. The role is based in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk supporting young people, aged 14-18 who are at risk of statutory intervention. Our Youth Workers have autonomy and flexibility to provide the right support to young people and help them make sustainable progress. Joining as an integral member of the Youth Early Support Service, you will have the opportunity to make a difference for young people helping them realise their potential. Our Youth Support Workers operate in schools and in the community. If you want to make a difference and you hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth Work (or equivalent) then this just might be for you!

+ Relevant professional qualification e.g. L3 in Youth and Community Work, Health and Social Care or allied occupation
+ Significant experience of working directly with young people aged 13 - 19 in formal or informal settings involving assessment of needs and implementation of interventions to overcome barriers
+ Experience of using a range of approaches to engage, establish and maintain relationships with young people

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all., As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits

+ 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
+ 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
+ An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
+ Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
+ Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
+ Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network)
+ Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition;

+ We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
+ We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
+ Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.