Youth Worker Talent Network

Department of Education, Sport and CulturePublic sector

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Posted 15 March 2026Closes 30 June 2026

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🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use AI tools for efficient record-keeping and reporting
›Leverage digital platforms for resource and referral management
›Apply AI-driven planning for behavioural interventions

📈 Disruption outlook

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32% Low riskAI 58%

AI Exposure (AIOE)58%

Social and Human Service Assistants

O*NET 21-1093.00

Top Skills

Active Listening Safeguarding Teamwork

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

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Automation Risk

Automation probability32%

AI exposure (AIOE)58%

While some routine tasks such as record-keeping and referrals can be automated or heavily augmented by digital tools, the core of the role involves direct interaction, empathy, and judgment with youth and families, which resists full automation. AI can assist with documentation, planning, and information retrieval, but human presence and relationship-building remain central.

Task analysis

Assess clients' cognitive, physical, and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for youth clients.
Keep records and prepare reports concerning visits and client progress.
Visit clients in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on services and procedures.
Interview individuals or family members to compile social, educational, and behavioral histories.
Refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
Advise clients regarding life skills such as money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Oversee day-to-day group activities of youth in institutional or community settings.
Assist in locating housing or resources for displaced youth.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 6123 — Youth and community workers

O*NET: 21-1093.00 — Social and Human Service Assistants

AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Education · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k

UK sector median

£32,032

UK sector mean

£34,000

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use AI tools for efficient record-keeping and reporting
›Leverage digital platforms for resource and referral management
›Apply AI-driven planning for behavioural interventions

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentAI-powered referral bot

Automates service referrals and information provision

💻 TechnologyDigital case management platform

Streamlines records and progress tracking

🔀 RestructureHybrid support model

Combines AI tools with human-led interventions

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

AI augments admin tasks; human interaction remains essential for youth outcomes

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Drafting reports and care plans quickly

Power Automate

Automating routine referrals and notifications

Microsoft Teams

Coordinating group activities and meetings

Key Skills

Active ListeningAdvancedSafeguardingAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedConflict ResolutionIntermediateCommunication and MediaIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedCritical ThinkingIntermediateYouth EngagementAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Client Service and Relationship ManagementPsychology and Human BehaviorEducation and TrainingAdministrative ProceduresRecords ManagementSocial Care ManagementReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingPersuasionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiationTime Management