Young Company Support Worker
Location
London
Hours
Part Time - Specific hours to be confirmed
Salary
£28,000 Per Annum (pro-rata)
About the Role
Clean Break’s Young Company will launch in September 2025, offering a programme of theatre making and personal development for young women and non-binary people with criminal justice experience or those at risk of entering it, who are interested in performance and theatre. The programme will be delivered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week from September 2025 through to July 2026 (excluding holiday periods) and will culminate in a production of a new work written for the company. As a Young Company Support Worker, you will work directly with the young people, meeting one-on-one on a weekly basis and supporting their participation in theatre and personal development workshops. The programme will have approximately 8 participants.
Experience
Strong youth work background or experience in similar support roles for young women aged 18-25 years.
About you
You will demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches to identify and assist in meeting the varied support needs of young women and non-binary people. Proven experience of providing specialist support for their mental health, criminal justice, drug/alcohol, financial, or emotional needs is essential. You will have a passion for working with young people and an interest in their creative expression and the arts. Experience of 1:1 personal development work as well as working in groups is required. Strong communication skills, the ability to diffuse conflict creatively, and the capability to work well as part of a team are essential.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience and a commitment to supporting young people are essential.