About the Role
Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people's charity in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide a range of services to support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Key Worker to join our Alternative Education Team. You will provide intensive support to young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access educational opportunities and prepare for adulthood. This role involves developing personalised action plans, coordinating with professionals, and supporting young people in their educational and personal development journeys. This is a community-based position and there will be a requirement to travel to young people's homes across B&NES, and you will need to be able to support young people to travel to sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide intensive support to young people with SEND.
· Develop personalised action plans focusing on strengths, needs, and aspirations.
· Support access to volunteering, work experience, and educational opportunities.
· Act as the primary point of contact for young people and their parents/carers.
· Coordinate with a team of professionals to deliver holistic support.
· Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
· Ensure high attendance rates and timely completion of assessments and action plans.
· Engage in 1-to-1 activities tailored to young people's needs, including vocational, PSHE, and enrichment activities.
· Assist in exploring next steps beyond the programme, ensuring smooth transitions.
· Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection protocols.
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
· Access to professional development opportunities.
· Enjoy an excellent wellbeing package.
For more information, Sam on 07980998670 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
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About us
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
Safeguarding Statement
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
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