Youth Engagement Worker in Bristol

Responsibilities

• Support the daily supervision, engagement and development of a small cohort of young people within the Foundations Alternative Learning Provision (ALP).
• Deliver and facilitate both group-based and 1:1 mentoring sessions that promote young people’s personal, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Plan and deliver engaging educational, personal development and practical activity sessions, which may include PSHE, AQA Unit Awards, functional skills maths and English, and physical activities.
• Provide tailored support and interventions for young people who are disengaged from education, display challenging behaviours, have additional learning needs or hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support young people to engage positively in learning, complete schoolwork and work towards recognised qualifications.
• Build positive, professional and supportive relationships with young people and their families to encourage engagement, attendance and personal growth.
• Liaise effectively with schools, external agencies, partners and other professionals to support coordinated outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 in Youth Work (essential or willing to work towards).
• Understanding of working with targeted or vulnerable young people, particularly within areas of deprivation.
• Awareness of the issues and challenges faced by young people, schools and communities in south Bristol.
• Confidence in managing group dynamics and promoting positive behaviour in both group and 1:1 settings.
• Ability to build strong, trusting and professional relationships with young people who may be disengaged from education.
• Experience supporting young people with behavioural, pastoral or additional needs (including SEND/EHCP).
• Skill in engaging young people with diverse needs, including those with EHCPs, SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Confidence in supporting basic educational content, including maths, English, PSHE and accredited learning (e.g. AQA Unit Awards).
• Ability to plan and deliver structured and engaging learning, mentoring and activity-based sessions.
• Commitment to supporting young people and to the principles of equality and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in an ALP or youth work setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increases to 28 days after 3 years, 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days).
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year.
• Flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games.
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

Contract

• Full time – Starting August 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). All convictions, including spent convictions that have not been filtered by the DBS, must be declared.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and by promoting positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.