Youth Support Worker

Who are we?

At Vibe UK, we work together with young people, with our youth team and with our partners. We run inspiring and inclusive clubs, activities and programmes that help young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, helping them to make a positive contribution to their community.

Young people are at the heart of all we do.

At Vibe UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We celebrate individuality and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive environment, ensuring fair opportunities for all. If you need adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to help. Together, we’re building a culture of respect, innovation and collaboration.

Vibe UK are committed to supporting care leavers into employment by providing tailored opportunities, mentorship and a supportive work environment to help them thrive in their careers.

What’s important to us?

A quote from one of our staff members – "It’s simple… making a positive difference to young people’s lives."

We are recruiting for talented and passionate Youth Workers & Youth Support Workers to join our team

The Vibe UK team plays a vital role in delivering inclusive, youth focused programmes across community centres, schools and outdoor spaces while also supporting youth events. We engage young people through outreach work in areas affected by anti-social behaviour, aiming to reduce crime by informing, empowering and guiding them toward safer, positive activities and services. Our team supports young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEN), through adaptable, needs led programmes that promote social interaction, personal development and life skills. Vibe UK also lead respite sessions for young carers and targeted work with hard to reach young people. Central to our approach is youth voice and engagement - enabling young people to influence decisions, build confidence and resilience and access support around mental health, wellbeing, relationships and substance misuse while ensuring all pathways remain equal, accessible and youth driven.

Person Specification

The successful person will have working knowledge and understanding of the ethics and principles of youth work including strategies that encourage and promote the empowerment and participation of young people. You should have a strong commitment to young people and a thorough knowledge of the issues they face. You will gain an in depth understanding of our fantastic Theory of Change which supports young people to develop positive relationships.

Delivery

· As directed by the Lead Youth Worker, ensure that programme area is delivered in accordance with agreed contracts, budgets, objectives, standards, evaluation frameworks, and areas of compliance.

· Deliver face to face programmes for young people.

People

· Support and monitor the work of external partners and volunteers as required to deliver project work to ensure effective performance of the contract.

Managing resources

· Ensure effective use of resources in place to ensure delivery of programme(s). Ensure Lead Youth Worker understands any programme requirements.

· Ensure that programme(s) operate effectively within agreed budgets and annual performance targets.

· Ensure programme(s) deliver on all areas of quality and legislative compliance e.g. Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

· Contribute to developments in policies and procedures.

Monitoring and evaluation

· Deliver evaluation processes, to record programme performance against agreed objectives.

· Support Lead Youth Worker with a continuous review of programme(s) performance in relation to sector best practice.

· Identify and deliver on areas of improvement for programme(s) e.g. structure, programmes, practices, policies and technology.

Building relationships

· Manage and develop key partnership arrangements across a range of colleagues, agencies, stakeholders, funders, and partners.

· Connect young people with relevant organisations.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and is subject to review.

Experience of working with children, young people and their families

Experience of delivering programmes for young people, working directly with young people

Knowledge and experience of relevant areas of compliance e.g. Health and Safety, Safeguarding, risk assessments

Experience of implementing monitoring, evaluation and performance frameworks

Experience of managing diverse relationships

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

NVQ Level 2 or above (or equivalent) in Youth or Community work or substantial experience

Experience of Detached, Outreach or Open Access

Experience working with young people who are NEET, Children Looked After and delivery of programmes working with young people with SEN including on a 1-1 level

Knowledge of MS Office with good IT skills

Driving Licence D1+E.

Volunteering experiences

Knowledge of the issues that affect young people living in their local areas

Local area knowledge regarding signposting for young people

Safeguarding statement

Vibe UK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What do you get in return?

Salary: £25,178.40 - £26,500 per annum pro rata (DOE)

Days/Hours of work: 8 hours per week - Saturday (SEND programme)

Location: Throughout Merseyside - Driving desirable

Benefits: Bereavement leave

Company pension

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Development opportunities

On-site parking

Sick pay

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date should sufficient numbers of applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application early.

Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Vibe UK are not associated or affiliated with Conquer Life in Bootle.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £25,178.40-£26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L1 0BG