Youth support worker

BDS (Northern) Limited

Full-time community-and-social-service
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Location
Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

BDS Recruitment are currently looking for a Youth Support Worker to work within a supported housing complex in Redruth for young people aged 18- 25.

We are looking for someone innovative and creative in their ways of working to work who has the ability to engage with a range of young people.

Main duties will include

* Provide one-to-one key worker support to young people aged 16–25.

* Develop and review support and action plans tailored to individual goals.

* Support young people with tenancy and housing management.

* Assist with benefits applications (e.g., Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit).

* Guide young people in budgeting, paying bills, and managing finances.

* Explore and support pathways into education, training, and employment.

* Collaborate with external agencies (mental health, domestic violence services, landlords, etc.).

* Help young people prepare for independent living and successfu...