Youth Engagement Worker

Youth Engagement Worker

Bath

£24,127 pro rata per annum + benefits 

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026 

Part-time - 4 days per week (30 hours)

Your Creativity. Their Growth. Better Futures.

Every day, young people who have experienced homelessness need more than just housing—they need opportunities to develop skills, confidence, and community connections. As our Youth Engagement Worker, you'll design and deliver engaging programmes that transform lives, helping vulnerable young people build the foundations for independent living and future success.

This job is about unlocking potential. You'll work across our Pathways and Foyer services, creating meaningful activities and workshops for 16–25-year-olds who are developing their independent living skills. Through engaging activities and strong community partnerships, you'll help young people overcome barriers to education, employment, and wellbeing while building the confidence they need to thrive beyond supported housing.

Picture yourself as the key person who opens doors to new possibilities. Your passion for supporting young people will create vibrant communities within our services and equip residents with the practical and social skills needed for their next steps in life.

What you'll be doing

• You'll split your 4 days per week between The Foyer (for 18-25 year olds) and Pathways (for 16-21 year olds with medium to high support needs)


• You'll design and deliver structured workshops covering employment, education, independent living skills, wellbeing, and community building


•  You'll work two evenings per week until 7pm, alternating between Thursday free food events at The Foyer and engagement activities at Pathways


• You'll build relationships with partners, employers, charities, and educational institutions to create opportunities for residents


• You'll continue and expand the Youth Power Project, ensuring young people's voices inform services and Curo's strategic priorities


• You'll collaborate with Curo's Resident Engagement team to consult with young people on topics affecting their lives


• You'll gather outcome data and use insights to continuously improve your programme offerings

What you'll get in return

Beyond a salary of £24,127 pro rata and the opportunity to make a transformational difference in young people's lives, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years


• Your birthday off as an extra holiday


• Up to 10% matched pension contribution


• Flexible benefits including the ability to buy additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan


• 'Perks at Work' giving you access to thousands of discounts


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing

More about you

We're looking for someone with creativity, passion and genuine care for supporting young people who have experienced homelessness to build positive futures.

Essential:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people


• Creative ability to design engaging activities that build practical skills


• Understanding of youth homelessness issues


• Strong communication and partnership-building skills


• Experience working collaboratively with service users


• Ability to motivate and inspire young people

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local education and employment opportunities


• Experience in trauma-informed environments


• Understanding of safeguarding procedures


• Skills in outcomes reporting and data analysis


• Background in youth work or community development

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We acknowledge the unique challenges and discrimination faced by people from marginalised communities in accessing housing and support services. We understand that experiences of homelessness are deeply impacted by these systemic barriers. That's why we actively work to recruit team members who have lived experience or deep understanding of these communities and can passionately advocate for those navigating these difficult circumstances.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.