Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.

Are you experienced in managing and supporting those who work with young people with complex needs?
(social work, youth work, targeted support, SEMH, safeguarding)

We are looking for someone with strong experience in supporting young people to join Youth Connect South West as our Inclusion and Engagement Manager.

This is a key role for someone who understands the realities of working with young people facing complex challenges and can use that experience to oversee services, people, and safeguarding with confidence.

This role would suit someone who:

·       Has significant experience supporting young people with complex needs (for example SEMH, trauma, disengagement, safeguarding)

·       Comes from a background such as social work, youth work, targeted support services, or pastoral care

·       Has experience shaping or delivering services for vulnerable young people

·       Is experienced in managing and supporting others, including delivery managers

·       Has strong safeguarding knowledge, including being confident acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DDSO/DDSL)

In this role, you will:

·       Oversee delivery managers working across our Alternative Education provision

·       Support and develop a passionate team

·       Ensure high-quality, safe, and inclusive support

·       Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer, supporting strong safeguarding practice

·       Work with schools, local authorities, and partners to improve outcomes

This is an opportunity to step into a senior role within a values-led organisation, helping shape services that support young people who need us most.