PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a Youth Worker at Rees Foundation, you will play a key role in supporting care-experienced young people to build resilience, develop life skills, and feel connected. You’ll deliver individual and group-based support, co-create opportunities with young people, and act as a trusted adult in their lives — someone who listens, encourages, and empowers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build meaningful, trusted relationships with care-experienced people, predominately under 25 years.
• Encouraging older care experienced people to link in and support younger care experienced.
• Provide and facilitating group sessions to discuss wellbeing, independence, and personal development.
• Plan and deliver group activities, workshops, and events that promote connection, learning, and fun.
• Support young people to access services, opportunities, and resources — including education, training, housing, mental health, and employment.
• Advocate for young people’s rights and ensure their voices are heard.
• Work collaboratively with other Rees staff, local authorities, and external agencies to create strong support networks.
• Record and monitor support sessions and outcomes using appropriate systems and tools.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures, ensuring young people’s safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Attend team meetings, training, and reflective practice sessions as required.