Youth Employment Hub Support Worker (Fixed Term Contract 12 months)
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,753 to £36,141 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PL/25/324097 |
Summary
We have a great opportunity for a Youth Employment Hub Support Worker on a full time, fixed term / secondment basis for 12 months.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, dependent on the needs of the service.
About the you...
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their goals?
Do you have the empathy, energy and resilience to make a real difference every day?
As a Youth Employment Hub Support Worker, you will provide support, informal mentoring and encouragement to young people engageing with the Youth Hub.
We are looking for a caring, organised and proactive person to join our new Youth Employment Hub as a Support Worker, providing one-to-one guidance, support, signposting and mentoring.
About the team...
You will join our friendly team, based at the Open Learning Centre alongside the Bracknell Skills Hub and Jobcentre Plus colleagues.
You will report to the Youth Employment Hub Coordinator, with the role sitting within our Economic Development Team. It is a collaborative, community-focused team where we work together to remove barriers, create opportunities and make a lasting difference to young people’s futures.
Key responsibilities...
Build trusted relationships with young people and provide one-to-one support, mentoring and signposting.
Assess barriers to employment and develop personalised action plans.
Help young people access local services for housing, health, budgeting and wellbeing.
Encourage youth voice and participation in shaping the Hub.
Support group activities, workshops and employer engagement events.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, dependent on the needs of the service.
About the you...
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their goals?
Do you have the empathy, energy and resilience to make a real difference every day?
As a Youth Employment Hub Support Worker, you will provide support, informal mentoring and encouragement to young people engageing with the Youth Hub.
We are looking for a caring, organised and proactive person to join our new Youth Employment Hub as a Support Worker, providing one-to-one guidance, support, signposting and mentoring.
About the team...
You will join our friendly team, based at the Open Learning Centre alongside the Bracknell Skills Hub and Jobcentre Plus colleagues.
You will report to the Youth Employment Hub Coordinator, with the role sitting within our Economic Development Team. It is a collaborative, community-focused team where we work together to remove barriers, create opportunities and make a lasting difference to young people’s futures.
Key responsibilities...
Build trusted relationships with young people and provide one-to-one support, mentoring and signposting.
Assess barriers to employment and develop personalised action plans.
Help young people access local services for housing, health, budgeting and wellbeing.
Encourage youth voice and participation in shaping the Hub.
Support group activities, workshops and employer engagement events.
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