As the Senior Youth Worker, you will support vulnerable young people aged 11–17 (and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with SEND). You’ll support those experiencing difficulties at school, at home, or in the community, helping them navigate early challenges and prevent escalation to more intensive services.
This role will see you:
- Deliver targeted youth work, including evening group projects
- Support young people missing from education to successfully re-engage
- Work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Lead youth work practice across the North Herts team
- Support training and development across the area team and Service
About you
We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships quickly, adapt to diverse needs, and respond confidently to service priorities. You will have:
Essential:
- A nationally recognised JNC youth work qualification
- Substantial experience working with young people aged 11–17
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and at pace
- Ability to work 37 hours per week, including regular evenings, some weekends, and school holidays (in line with JNC terms and conditions)
- Confidence using ICT systems including recording data
- Experience of line / performance management of staff
- A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle
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 is a varied and rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives and their transition to adulthood.
Find Out More
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact: mark.hughes@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Interview Date: Ongoing
Personal Interview/s: Ongoing
How to apply
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.
Additional information
We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/
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 & 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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
