Job Description
This role supports the delivery of Scran Academy’s Scransitions Employability Programme, a structured, multi-phase programme designed to support young people to progress towards work, education or training. Scransitions is uniquely youth-led – the programme is adaptable to the needs of each individual.The postholder will be responsible for managing 121 relationships with a diverse range of inspiring young people, delivering personalised support across a structured, three-phase employability journey, including follow-on support post-programme. Working closely with the Scransitions Programme Lead, this role focuses on direct 121 support, helping young people to gain skills, confidence, and self-belief, and unlocking their aspirations toward a positive future.About the CandidateThis role is suitable for an experienced youth work or CLD professional passionate about supporting young people to become leaders in their own lives.We are looking for a skilled and compassionate youth work or employability practitioner with experience of intensive 121 support, who is confident working with young people facing multiple barriers to progression.The successful candidate will be organised, resilient and relational, able to build trust and respect with young people, whilst prioritising a diversity of presenting needs. They will be confident working within clear programme phases, tracking progress and responding to risk, while maintaining strong professional boundaries.They will also share Scran Academy’s values, and be motivated by supporting young people to make positive change in their own lives.Role PurposeThe Scransitions Youth Development Worker will provide 121 employability-focused support to young people engaged in our employability programme. The role centres on building positive adult relationships with young people, supporting their personal development, addressing safeguarding concerns, promoting risk-reduction, and unlocking their aspirations for work and wider life.
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