177 Youth Development Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and goals.
• Design and manage outreach programs to connect with underserved and diverse community groups.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community leaders, local charities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a key liaison between the community and the organisation, ensuring community feedback informs service development and delivery.
• Organise and facilitate community events, forums, and consultations.
• Develop communication materials and campaigns to raise awareness of services and promote community participation.
• Manage a team of community outreach workers and volunteers.
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing for community-focused initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community engagement activities, reporting on outcomes and recommendations.
• Advocate for community needs and promote social inclusion and equity.
• Represent the organisation at external meetings, conferences, and public events.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a similar role with significant community engagement responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing community outreach programs and initiatives.
• Excellent understanding of social issues, community dynamics, and the third sector.
• Strong networking, partnership building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources for community projects.
• Proficiency in using various communication channels, including digital platforms, to engage communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• This position is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from anywhere.

Locations: London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £2,000 DOE + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Peripatetic Manager to provide leadership and operational support across adult social care services. Working across multiple locations, you will step into services that require additional support, offering stability, driving compliance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support in line with regulatory and contractual standards.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for a confident leader with proven experience in service turnaround, crisis management, and quality improvement.

• Provide operational management in services requiring support or improvement.

• Work collaboratively with Service Improvement Managers and the Head of Quality to design and implement improvement plans.

• Mentor and coach staff teams to embed sustainable improvements and raise standards of practice.

• Establish and oversee quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.

• Act as an investigator and advisor on compliance and safeguarding matters, escalating concerns appropriately.

• Produce accurate and timely reports on progress against agreed targets.

• Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across services.

• Strong background in adult social care and/or learning disabilities .

• Experience at management level , with proven ability to lead services in crisis or requiring improvement.

• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

• Skilled in emergency management, service turnaround, and project delivery .

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to drive sustainable change.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Competitive salary package ( 0,000 – £4 000 DOE).

• Car allowance.

• A dynamic role with real impact, supporting services to achieve and sustain high-quality standards.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated social care leader with the expertise to stabilise, support, and transform services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in driving service excellence.

Locations: London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £2,000 DOE + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Peripatetic Manager to provide leadership and operational support across adult social care services. Working across multiple locations, you will step into services that require additional support, offering stability, driving compliance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support in line with regulatory and contractual standards.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for a confident leader with proven experience in service turnaround, crisis management, and quality improvement.

• Provide operational management in services requiring support or improvement.

• Work collaboratively with Service Improvement Managers and the Head of Quality to design and implement improvement plans.

• Mentor and coach staff teams to embed sustainable improvements and raise standards of practice.

• Establish and oversee quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.

• Act as an investigator and advisor on compliance and safeguarding matters, escalating concerns appropriately.

• Produce accurate and timely reports on progress against agreed targets.

• Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across services.

• Strong background in adult social care and/or learning disabilities .

• Experience at management level , with proven ability to lead services in crisis or requiring improvement.

• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

• Skilled in emergency management, service turnaround, and project delivery .

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to drive sustainable change.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Competitive salary package ( 0,000 – £4 000 DOE).

• Car allowance.

• A dynamic role with real impact, supporting services to achieve and sustain high-quality standards.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated social care leader with the expertise to stabilise, support, and transform services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in driving service excellence.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
• Social Work England registered.
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

< i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
• Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
• Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
• Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
• An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
• Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
• Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
• Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
• Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting.  
li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
• Social Work England registered.
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

< i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
• Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
• Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
• Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
• An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
• Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
• Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
• Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
• Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting.  
li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

• Conduct assessments of children and families' needs, identifying risks and support requirements.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with children, families, and relevant professionals.
• Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Provide support, advice, and advocacy to children and their families, empowering them to manage challenges.
• Work closely with schools, health services, police, and other agencies to coordinate care and support.
• Prepare court reports and represent the service in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring effective case management and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the client's case management system.
• Participate in regular supervision and contribute to team meetings and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and welfare.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working as a Social Worker, preferably within Children's Services.
• Thorough knowledge of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to conduct effective assessments and develop care plans.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting equality.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel.