Targeted Youth Services Project Worker

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Targeted Youth Services Project Worker

The Junction is recruiting for Targeted Youth Services Project Worker

Job Title: TYS Project Worker

Contract Type: Initially fixed term to March 31, 2027

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.

We are looking for an inspiring and proactive TYS Project Worker to join our team and support the delivery of a needs‑led service for children and young people. In this varied and rewarding role, you will deliver detached youth work, provide 1:1 support, and facilitate structured group sessions, while working closely with hard‑to‑reach and vulnerable young people.

You will play a key role in planning, delivering and evaluating sessions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting positive outcomes for young people through targeted interventions. This role also involves managing a small caseload, contributing to partnership work, and supporting the coordination of localised delivery, in line with The Junction’s values and approach.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver detached youth work, 1:1 support, and facilitate structured group sessions
• Plan, deliver, evaluate sessions and maintain accurate records
• Manage a small caseload and support positive outcomes through targeted interventions
• Contribute to partnership work and support coordination of localised delivery

Qualifications:

Relevant experience in youth work or a related field, commitment to safeguarding and child protection, ability to work with hard‑to‑reach and vulnerable youth. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought.

Inclusive Employer: The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know. The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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