Youth Project Worker at Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire

We are looking for a full-time youth project worker to transform the lives of 35 young people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them build brighter futures using creativity, advocacy and relationship building.

You will support young people facing some of life’s toughest challenges to articulate their needs, rebuild social connections and re-enter education. Some will be avoiding school and struggling to access the support they need, others may be on reduced timetables and/or have unmet mental health needs.

Without help, their horizons are often bleak—but you can be a part of changing that, making a genuine difference to theirs and their families’ lives.

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

• 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.