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Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry (Hybrid)
Salary £29,916 rising to £30,513
Want to change lives? Help disabled young people avoiding school to get the support they need for the future they want.
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Coventry, West Midlands (Hybrid) 16.6 miles
Salary £29,916 rising to £30,513
Full-time
Contract (to July 2027 with possibilty of extension)
Job description

Youth Project Worker

Transform the lives of  young people with learning disabilities and autism who are avoiding school . Use creativity, advocacy and relationship-building to help them articulate their needs, re-enter education and rebuild social connections.

You'll work with 35 young people with learning disabilities and autism in Coventry each year , helping them to:

  • Articulate their needs and wishes through creative one-to-one advocacy and support
  • Re-enter education in a way that works for them as complex individuals
  • Re-build social skills and connections to protect their wellbeing and enrich their lives

These young people may be learning-disabled or autistic, in special or mainstream education, or not in education, employment or training (NEET). They include school avoiders, those on reduced timetables, and young people with unmet mental health needs. Without support, their outcomes are often bleak - but you can change that.

What You'll Do

You'll meet young people where they feel most comfortable - at times that suit them, using WhatsApp, Zoom, or face-to-face. Together, you'll:

  • Create multimedia person-centred 'back to learning and community' plans using video, voice recording, photographs, artwork or graphics
  • Build their confidence through weekly one-to-one sessions, with gradual group engagement on their terms
  • Advocate for their views and support them to develop self-advocacy skills
  • Connect them with meaningful opportunities across the city
  • Work collaboratively with parents, schools, and other professionals
  • Complete risk assessments, travel plans and project monitoring

A fun and creative touch is essential - you'll co-design all activities with young people, focusing on what matters to them.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in youth work, particularly one-to-one or small group personal and social development
  • Has worked with teenagers experiencing mental health difficulties, special educational needs and disabilities
  • Is creative and confident with multiple media platforms and social media
  • Can help young people think broadly and creatively about their choices
  • Works collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external professionals
  • Has a deep listening ability - picking up on young people's signals, cues and feelings
  • Is nurturing, non-judgmental and sees past first impressions
  • Has tenacity and resilience with the ability to walk in young people's shoes
  • Believes disabled young people should lead fulfilling lives as equal citizens

You'll need to be brilliant with young people, adaptable, and bring a flair for doing things differently. You'll have responsibility and autonomy, with the support of a strong team behind you.

Desirable: Qualifications in youth work, psychology or child and youth care; knowledge of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches.

About Grapevine

Grapevine is an award-winning charity bringing people who are marginalised into the centre of their communities. We're nationally acclaimed for our person-centred, strengths-based approach built on 30 years of curiosity and innovation.

Why work for us?

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 8% non-contributory pension (we pay the full amount!)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Supportive culture focused on uncovering your potential
  • Real impact - your work directly changes lives
  • Continuous learning through reflective practice and peer learning
  • Freedom with support - shape your projects but never feel alone

We're committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We actively work to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves.

The Impact

Since 2021, Next Steps has been achieving outstanding outcomes:

  • 74% of young people felt more confident about school and the future
  • 100% were able to do things that matter to them in a way they like
  • 62% showed improved scores across every baseline area
  • 34% increased school attendance within 4 months

Now it's your turn to be part of this success story.

Application resources
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Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Strengthening people, sparking community and shifting power in Coventry and beyond

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Posted on: 17 November 2025
Closing date: 08 December 2025 at 09:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Autism, Engagement / Outreach, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work